Starks

Census-designated place in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Aerial view of Starks, Louisiana
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Starks is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with 659 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Deweyville, 6.4 miles W.

About Starks

Starks is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Starks had a population of 659. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Lake Charles and about 5 miles (8 km) from the Texas and Louisiana border. Starks is known for its annual Mayhaw Festival to celebrate the fruit that grows in the bayous along the Texas/Louisiana border.

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Median household income
$16,088
Median home value
$150,000
Median age
38.8
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Starks, LA population

Starks had 659 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census659
Density192 per sq mi (74 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Starks at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyCalcasieu Parish
TypeCensus-designated place
Population659 (2020)
Land area3.43 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates30.3105° N, 93.6667° W
ZIP code70661
Census code (GEOID)2272975

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Starks

What county is Starks in?

Starks is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Starks, LA?

659 people lived in Starks at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Starks, LA?

The ZIP code of Starks is 70661.

What is the elevation of Starks?

30 feet (9 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Starks?

Deweyville (6.4 mi), Forest Heights (7.7 mi), Vinton (9.4 mi), Little Cypress (10.6 mi), Mauriceville (13.4 mi).

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