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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oberlin

Louisiana · 1,853 residents · 4.381 sq mi
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Oberlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,500. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,853
+2%since 1990
from 1,808 in 1990
1990 – 2025
423 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 413 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+11%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oberlin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,333
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,268 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,050
+95%since 1990
from $6,187 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.5%
−9.4 ptssince 1990
from 34.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $183 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
25.6% rent
1.9
−30%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(1,169)
Black34.8%(629)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(1,068)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(1,110)
Black37.6%(696)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score60.5%(1,121)
61
+2%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+19.6 ptssince 1990
from 46.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oberlin, Louisiana?

Oberlin, Louisiana has about 1,853 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oberlin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Oberlin, Louisiana earns about $23,333 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 $43,500, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Oberlin, Louisiana?

About 8.2% 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 25.5% 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 45 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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