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Oberlin

County:
Allen Parish
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.381
State:
Louisiana

Oberlin is a town located in Allen Parish, Louisiana. Oberlin has a 2026 population of 1,267. It is also the county seat of Allen Parish. Oberlin is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -4.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,326 in 2020.

The median household income in Oberlin is $31,738 with a poverty rate of 22.09%. The median age in Oberlin is 38 years: 34.2 years for males, and 44.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.6 males.

1.3K
Total Population
289
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.78%
Growth

Oberlin Population

Oberlin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,267-10-0.78%
20251,277-10-0.78%
20241,28780.63%
20231,279-9-0.7%
20221,288-25-1.9%
20211,313-13-0.98%
20201,326-5-0.38%
20191,719-3-0.17%
20181,722-11-0.63%
20171,733-13-0.74%
20161,74610.06%
20151,745-6-0.34%
20141,75110.06%
20131,750-3-0.17%
20121,753-12-0.68%
20111,765-5-0.28%
20101,765-5-0.28%

Median Age

Overall: 38 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 34.2 years

Oberlin Adults

There are 1,340 adults, (360 of whom are seniors) in Oberlin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 839 (46.4%)
Male: 970 (53.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Oberlin includes 51.13% White, 45.49% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White92551.13%
Black or African American82345.49%
Asian271.49%
Other race170.94%
Two or more races170.94%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White412.27%
Black or African American191.05%
Other race170.94%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White88448.87%
Black or African American80444.44%
Asian271.49%
Two or more races170.94%

Oberlin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Oberlin 's average per capita income is $27,899. Household income levels show a median of $31,738. The poverty rate stands at 22.09%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$77,553-
Families$64,805$73,609
Households$31,738$52,092
Non Families-$21,585

$27,899

Average Income

$31,738

Median Household Income

22.09%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)