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Oberlin

Louisiana · 1,286 residents (2025 est.) · 4.381 sq mi
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Oberlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,738. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $96,000. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,809
−2%since 2000
from 1,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
413 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+1%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,286 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oberlin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,738
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,036
+75%since 2000
from $12,050 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+15%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+62%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(1,110)
Black37.6%(696)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(1,121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(884)
Black44.4%(804)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(77)
Asian1.5%(27)
Other0.9%(17)
Diversity Score70.2%(1,270)
Diversity Score
70
+16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2017
from 54.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oberlin, Louisiana?

Oberlin, Louisiana has about 1,809 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oberlin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Oberlin, Louisiana earns about $31,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oberlin, Louisiana expensive?

In Oberlin, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Oberlin, Louisiana?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oberlin, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oberlin, Louisiana?

About 22.1% of people in Oberlin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oberlin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Oberlin, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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