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Oberlin

Louisiana · 1,770 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 $34,866. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,600. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,770
−4%since 2000
from 1,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
404 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oberlin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,866
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,437
+20%since 2000
from $12,050 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(957)
Black40.2%(711)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian1.5%(27)
Other1.9%(34)
Diversity Score66.6%(1,179)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oberlin, Louisiana?

Oberlin, Louisiana has about 1,770 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oberlin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Oberlin, Louisiana earns about $34,866 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 $60,600, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Oberlin, Louisiana?

About 6.5% 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 23.0% of people in Oberlin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oberlin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Oberlin, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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