Fort Polk South, LA Demographics

A map of Fort Polk South's Population by Race

Fort Polk South, Louisiana had a population of 7,950 in 2020. It was 53.4% White, 16.5% Black, 2.7% Asian, 17.6% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fort Polk South, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Fort Polk South is the 71st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fort Polk South's White Population

4,245 residents of Fort Polk South identify as White, or 53.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Fort Polk South roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Fort Polk South is ranked #298 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fort Polk South is more White than neighboring New Llano (37.8% White), and Leesville (46.6% White). Fort Polk South is less White than neighboring Fort Polk North (55.9% White), Rosepine (76.8% White), and DeRidder (54.9% White).

Fort Polk South's Black Population

1,314 residents of Fort Polk South identify as Black, or 16.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fort Polk South less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Fort Polk South is ranked #291 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fort Polk South is more Black than neighboring Fort Polk North (12.4% Black), and Rosepine (8.1% Black). Fort Polk South is less Black than neighboring New Llano (38.1% Black), Leesville (33.5% Black), and DeRidder (31.3% Black).

Fort Polk South's Asian Population

217 residents of Fort Polk South identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fort Polk South roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Fort Polk South is ranked #47 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fort Polk South is more Asian than neighboring Fort Polk North (1.7% Asian), Leesville (2.2% Asian), Rosepine (0.5% Asian), and DeRidder (1.6% Asian). Fort Polk South is less Asian than neighboring New Llano (5.2% Asian).

Fort Polk South's Hispanic Population

1,400 residents of Fort Polk South identify as Hispanic, or 17.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fort Polk South slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Fort Polk South is ranked #17 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fort Polk South is more Hispanic than neighboring New Llano (10% Hispanic), Leesville (8.2% Hispanic), Rosepine (8.8% Hispanic), and DeRidder (5.8% Hispanic). Fort Polk South is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Polk North (22.3% Hispanic).

Fort Polk South's Native American/Other Population

255 residents of Fort Polk South identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fort Polk South roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Fort Polk South is ranked #29 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fort Polk South is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Polk North (1.3% Native American/Other), New Llano (2.7% Native American/Other), Leesville (2.4% Native American/Other), Rosepine (1.4% Native American/Other), and DeRidder (1.1% Native American/Other).

Fort Polk South's Multiracial Population

519 residents of Fort Polk South identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fort Polk South roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Fort Polk South is ranked #29 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fort Polk South is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Polk North (6.3% Multiracial), New Llano (6.2% Multiracial), Rosepine (4.3% Multiracial), and DeRidder (5.4% Multiracial). Fort Polk South is less Multiracial than neighboring Leesville (7.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.