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Oak Grove

Louisiana · 1,350 residents (2025 est.) · 1.719 sq mi
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Oak Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,136. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 910 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,500. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,264
−42%since 2000
from 2,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
735 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 1,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
+25%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,350 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oak Grove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,136
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,859
+331%since 2000
from $10,183 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+4%since 2010
from 0.521 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(1,493)
Black29.3%(636)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(1,170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(864)
Black26.6%(336)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(20)
Diversity Score57.6%(728)
Diversity Score
58
+7%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+28.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 60.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.0%
+41.8 ptssince 2017
from 35.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove, Louisiana?

Oak Grove, Louisiana has about 1,264 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Grove, Louisiana?

The typical household in Oak Grove, Louisiana earns about $51,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Grove, Louisiana expensive?

In Oak Grove, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove, Louisiana?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Grove, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Grove, Louisiana?

About 16.8% of people in Oak Grove, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Grove, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Grove, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 868 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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