Starks, Louisiana facts for kids
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Starks, Louisiana
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 Starks, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Calcasieu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 659 |
| • Density | 192.18/sq mi (74.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP Codes |
70661
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| Area Code | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-72975 |
Starks is a small community in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately.
Starks is located about 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Lake Charles. It's also very close to the border between Louisiana and Texas. This community is famous for its yearly Mayhaw Festival. This festival celebrates the mayhaw fruit, which grows in the swampy areas (bayous) near the Texas-Louisiana border.
Who Lives in Starks?
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| 2020 | 659 | — | |
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In 2020, about 659 people lived in Starks. This community is home to a mix of different people. Most residents are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and people of mixed backgrounds. A small number of residents are Hispanic or Latino.
See Also
- In Spanish: Starks (Luisiana) para niños
