Parks, Louisiana
Parks: Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Parks is a city located in the county of Saint Martin Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 653 and a population density of 734 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 696 inhabitants.
The city was created 260 years ago in 1764.
Quick Facts about Parks
| Population : | 696 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Saint Martin Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 0.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1765 (260 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:15:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 782 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Parks is located at 30°12'52"N 91°49'55"W (30.2143700, -91.8320600).
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Demographics
The population of Parks increased by 6.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 653 | - | census |
| 2011 | 675 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 676 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 679 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 687 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 695 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 695 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 704 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 700 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 699 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 696 | -0.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,093 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 26,878 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,469 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 26,885 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.8% |
| White only, percent : | 90.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,987 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $99,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,093 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $490 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $687 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,670 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 93,281 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 210,107 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,090,268 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 509,202 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,109 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,094 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,604 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,910 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 862 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 621 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,630 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,536 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 764.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 35.15 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $71,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $901 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $419 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $648 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,431 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,391 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 73,876 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 202,469 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,866 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,779 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,461 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 893 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 486 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 230 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 60 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 769 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 119 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 667 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,180.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.13 |
Schools in Parks
College & universities near Parks, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439491 | Blue Cliff College-Lafayette | Lafayette (LA) | 70508 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Parks, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
Post offices near Parks
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Breaux Bridg Post Office | Breaux Bridge (LA) | 70517 |
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Other cities in Saint Martin Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Martin Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Breaux Bridge | 8,047 | City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Saint Martinville | 5,676 | City in Louisiana, USA |
| Cecilia | 1,980 | Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA |
| Henderson | 1,785 | Town in the U. |
