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Cost of living in Fort Polk South summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Polk South. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Polk South is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Polk South is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median income in Fort Polk South is $63,800.
Fort Polk South's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Polk South Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Polk South | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 107 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Polk South, LA Weather
The average high in Fort Polk South is 77.1° and the average low is 55.5°.
There are 76.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 60.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Polk South |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 60.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Polk South Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Polk South
The current population in Fort Polk South is 7,869. The population has decreased 16.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,869 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 8,056 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 8,327 | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 9,248 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 8,823 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 9,048 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 9,233 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 9,293 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 9,684 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 9,635 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,652 | 7.3% |
| 2012 | 8,992 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 9,152 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 9,454 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Polk South
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Fort Polk South is:
50.2% White with 3,949 White residents.
16.1% African American with 1,268 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 216 Asian residents.
1.1% Hawaiian with 86 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 49 Other residents.
8.1% Two Or More with 641 Two Or More residents.
20.8% Hispanic with 1,638 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Polk South | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.2% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.1% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.8% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Polk South
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Fort Polk South is 42.7% female with 3,361 female residents.
Fort Polk South is 57.3% male with 4,508 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Polk South | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 57.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Polk South for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Fort Polk South completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Fort Polk South completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Fort Polk South completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Fort Polk South completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Fort Polk South completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Fort Polk South completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Fort Polk South completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Fort Polk South completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Polk South completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Polk South | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Polk South, Louisiana
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0.6% of households in Fort Polk South earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Fort Polk South earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Fort Polk South earn $15,000 to $24,999.
15.6% of households in Fort Polk South earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.7% of households in Fort Polk South earn $35,000 to $49,999.
29.0% of households in Fort Polk South earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in Fort Polk South earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.9% of households in Fort Polk South earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Fort Polk South earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Fort Polk South earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Polk South | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.6% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.6% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 29.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.9% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
