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Oak Grove

Louisiana · 1,441 residents · 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 $25,290. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 733 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,441
−34%since 2000
from 2,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
838 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+13%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oak Grove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,290
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,423
+81%since 2000
from $10,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(922)
Black28.3%(408)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(12)
Diversity Score60.8%(877)
Diversity Score
61
+13%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−51.2 ptssince 2013
from 60.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove, Louisiana?

Oak Grove, Louisiana has about 1,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Grove, Louisiana earns about $25,290 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove, Louisiana?

About 10.9% 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 30.6% 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 691 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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