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Oberlin

Louisiana · 1,402 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 $35,000. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 451 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,600. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,402
−24%since 2000
from 1,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
320 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oberlin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,464
+53%since 2000
from $12,050 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(700)
Black37.7%(528)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(83)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other6.9%(97)
Diversity Score76.6%(1,074)
Diversity Score
77
+27%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oberlin, Louisiana?

Oberlin, Louisiana has about 1,402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oberlin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Oberlin, Louisiana earns about $35,000 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 $69,600, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Oberlin, Louisiana?

About 7.8% 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 24.7% 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 406 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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