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Oil City

Louisiana · 901 residents · 1.882 sq mi
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Oil City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,375. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 318 residents. 7% 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 $85,000. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
901
−26%since 2000
from 1,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+10%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6198029851K1K1990201020202024Oil City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,375
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,714
+83%since 2000
from $9,697 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+150%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54%(658)
Black43.5%(530)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(779)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(450)
Black41.4%(373)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other9.3%(84)
Diversity Score74%(667)
Diversity Score
74
+16%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oil City, Louisiana?

Oil City, Louisiana has about 901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oil City, Louisiana?

The typical household in Oil City, Louisiana earns about $20,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oil City, Louisiana expensive?

In Oil City, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Oil City, Louisiana?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oil City, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oil City, Louisiana?

About 36.1% of people in Oil City, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oil City, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Oil City, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 389 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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