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Clarks, Louisiana
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| Village of Clarks | |
Location of Clarks in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,052 |
| • Rank | CW: 1st |
| • Density | 1,095.83/sq mi (423.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-15780 |
Clarks is a small village in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2010, about 1,017 people lived there. This made Clarks the largest community in Caldwell Parish at that time. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,052 residents.
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Where is Clarks Located?
Clarks is found in the southwest part of Caldwell Parish. It is about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Columbia, which is the main town of the parish. U.S. Route 165 is a major road that runs along the east side of the village. This road connects Clarks to other nearby towns like Olla.
The village covers a total area of about 0.96 square miles (2.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Clarks?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 940 | — | |
| 1970 | 889 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 931 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 650 | −30.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,071 | 64.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,017 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,052 | 3.4% | |
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The number of people living in Clarks has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,071 people living in the village. By 2010, the population had decreased a little to 1,017. However, by 2020, it increased again to 1,052 people.
In 2000, the village had 246 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 29% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.4 people.
The population of Clarks in 2000 was quite young. About 14% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 22% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 38%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The average age of people in Clarks was 31 years.
Who is a Notable Person from Clarks?
Eugene Eason was born in Clarks in 1928. He became a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Louisiana. Eugene Eason represented Webster Parish in the House.
See also
In Spanish: Clarks (Luisiana) para niños
