LAMap-doton-Pollock, 2004
Pollock’s story
133 years in pictures
Census counts: 637 in 1900, 394 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1936 on.
- 1893Pollock is settled
PollockLA
A town of 393, settled in 1893.
Population
393
2025 Census estimate · −2% since 2020
Typical home
$194K
+5.5% in a year
Household income
$35K
median
Median age
41.3
years
Jobs based here
44
A commuter town
Is Pollock a good place to live?
Among 162 Louisiana towns, just 6 have a lower average trip to work than Pollock. 63% of the land in Pollock is conserved, above both the Louisiana town median (1.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Pollock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
393 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pollock: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pollock, and how to reach them.
PowerCleco Power14.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Pollock Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pollock’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Louisiana you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGrant Parish Registrar of VotersGrant Parish; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP codes71467, 7140771467 97% · 71407 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pollock.
62.9%conserved
62.9%
conserved · 3,152 of 5,010 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Town Of Pollock Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Schools
The schools Pollock’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Grant Parish school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollock Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 421 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Most of Pollock’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Pollock for work: only 1% work in town. At $35,000, Pollock’s median household income is where Louisiana’s towns sit at $56,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Jobs based in Pollock grew to 44 in 2023, 20 more than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Pollock | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 20% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Pollock1%
Alexandria30%
Colfax10%
Pineville9%
Monroe3%
17 mi
median commute distance
44
jobs based in Pollock
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Pollock, expect mild winters and hot summers
Pollock has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Pollock is 92°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–61°
Spring55–78°
Summer71–92°
Fall56–79°
Nov 27
typical first frost
Feb 27
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer children than Louisiana overall
Children under 18 are 16% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (37% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 27% across Louisiana.
41.3median age · LA 38
| Pollock | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 years | 37.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 20% | 29% |
PollockLouisianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma23%
High school29%
Some college23%
Associate’s2%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate4%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.6 points. Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 67% are men (LA 50%).
| Pollock | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.9% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20.2% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.2% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.7% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 22.7% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.2% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 2.2% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.1% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.9% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Pollock is
Pollock beats the Louisiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 31% of Pollock adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Pollock | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 27% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Louisiana
5 better26 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Pollock | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.1% | 18.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 76% | 78.8% |
Rapides Regional Medical Center
12.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Pollock’s typical home value is about $194K
The typical Pollock home is worth about $194,000, up 5.5% in a year, 9% below the Louisiana typical home. 46% of households own their home in Pollock.
$194KZillow home value
| Pollock | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 46% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $690 a month | $990 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Pollock$194K
Louisiana$214K
+5.5%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Pollock faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities. Since 1982, 35 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Pollock.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
35
paid flood claims since 1982
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 10 attractions →Kisatchie National Forest and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pollock. Close and well known come first.
10 mi National forestKisatchie National Forest
30 mi National Historical ParkCane River Creole National Historical Park11K visitors a year14 mi Zoo & aquariumAlexandria Zoological Park
13 mi MuseumAlexandria Museum of Art
13 mi MuseumLouisiana History MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · Cane River Creole National Historical Park: James W. Rosenthal, Public domain · Alexandria Museum of Art: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Louisiana History Museum: Freeneth at en.wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pollock
18pages on Pollock
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Pollock
Louisiana Christian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Pineville11.7 mi$20,266 tuitionCentral Louisiana Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Alexandria12.7 mi$4,099 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Pollock residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Louisiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Pollock for work
Where Pollock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
44jobs based in Pollock
1%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pollock
Town in Louisiana, United States
Pollock is a small town in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Alexandria, Louisiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Pollock had a population of 394.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 118 ft
- ZIP code
- 71467
- Area code
- 318
Questions about Pollock
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pollock, LA a good place to live?
Pollock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.