State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
1.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
871.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.84% (-28)
Growth Since 2010
-13.32% (-230)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Oak Grove, Louisiana Population 2021
1,497
Oak Grove is a city located in West Carroll Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 1,497, it is the 136th largest city in Louisiana and the 8712th largest city in the United States . Oak Grove is currently declining at a rate of -1.84% annually and its population has decreased by -13.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,727 in 2010. Oak Grove reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Oak Grove has a population density of 871 people per square mile.
The average household income in Oak Grove is $34,736 with a poverty rate of 30.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $538 per month, and the median house value is $84,800. The median age in Oak Grove is 45 years, 39.6 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
Oak Grove Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Grovewas:
- White: 63.61%
- Black or African American: 35.35%
- Other race: 1.03%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Oak Grove, Louisiana is 1,497 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,553.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,727.
Oak Grove, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,049 | 63.61% |
| Black or African American | 583 | 35.35% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 1.03% |
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Oak Grove Population by Race
Oak Grove Population Pyramid $2021
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Oak Grove Population by Age
Oak Grove Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 652 | 2.43 | 66.1 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.1 | 53.4 |
| Married | 256 | 3.05 | 80.5 |
| Female | 114 | 3.95 | 59.6 |
| Male | 14 | 4.21 | 100 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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Oak Grove Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 10.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 216 | 18.31% |
| High School Graduate | 489 | 41.44% |
| Some College | 175 | 14.83% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 5.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79 | 6.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.54% |
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Oak Grove Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Oak Grove Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 714 | 565 | 88 |
| Black | 454 | 259 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.32%.
Oak Grove Educational Attainment by Race
Oak Grove Earnings by Educational Attainment
Oak Grove Language by Age
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Oak Grove Language
98.80% of Oak Grove residents speak only English, while 1.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.95% of the population.
Oak Grove Language
Oak Grove Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 574 | 292 | 50.87% |
| White | 976 | 187 | 19.16% |
| Other | 17 | 9 | 52.94% |
30.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.89%
Male Poverty Rate
37.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oak Grove
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Grove is Other, with 52.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Grove is White, with 19.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.00%.
Oak Grove Poverty
Oak Grove Poverty Rate by Education
Oak Grove Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Oak Grove Married by Age and Sex
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Oak Grove Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Oak Grove Marital Status by Race
Oak Grove Marital Status
Oak Grove Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 5.40% |
| Black | 10 | 2.04% |
Oak Grove Veterans by Race
Oak Grove Veterans by Education
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3.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
Oak Grove Veterans by Education
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40%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Oak Grove Employment by Age
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Oak Grove Employment by Race
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Oak Grove Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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77.87%
Born in Oak Grove
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.82% of Oak Grove residents were born in the United States, with 77.87% having been born in Louisiana. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Oak Grove Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,497 | -28 | -1.84% |
| 2020 | 1,525 | -28 | -1.80% |
| 2019 | 1,553 | -28 | -1.77% |
| 2018 | 1,581 | -6 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 1,587 | -32 | -1.98% |
| 2016 | 1,619 | -28 | -1.70% |
| 2015 | 1,647 | -42 | -2.49% |
| 2014 | 1,689 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 1,685 | -14 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 1,699 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,707 | -14 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 1,721 | 0.00% |