State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
1.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
535.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.83% (-8)
Growth Since 2010
-5.36% (-54)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Oil City, Louisiana Population 2021
954
Oil City is a city located in Caddo Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 954, it is the 170th largest city in Louisiana and the 10506th largest city in the United States . Oil City is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -5.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,008 in 2010. Oil City reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Oil City has a population density of 535 people per square mile.
The average household income in Oil City is $37,555 with a poverty rate of 29.66%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $432 per month, and the median house value is $92,100. The median age in Oil City is 44.8 years, 29.7 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
Oil City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oil Citywas:
- White: 55.01%
- Black or African American: 44.59%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.40%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Oil City, Louisiana is 954 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 970.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,008.
Oil City, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 55.01% |
| Black or African American | 445 | 44.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.40% |
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Oil City Population by Race
Oil City Population Pyramid $2021
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Oil City Population by Age
Oil City Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 406 | 2.46 | 54.9 |
| Non Family | 186 | 1.22 | 44.1 |
| Married | 132 | 3.53 | 68.9 |
| Female | 67 | 3.58 | 43.3 |
| Male | 21 | 3.1 | 100 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Oil City Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 2.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 16.92% |
| High School Graduate | 310 | 46.41% |
| Some College | 144 | 21.56% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 3.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 3.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 4.49% |
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Oil City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Oil City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 362 | 253 | 38 |
| Black | 296 | 273 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Oil City Educational Attainment by Race
Oil City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Oil City Language by Age
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Oil City Language
94.01% of Oil City residents speak only English, while 5.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.62% of the population.
Oil City Language
Oil City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 445 | 188 | 42.25% |
| White | 529 | 101 | 19.09% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 93 | 87.74% |
29.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.09%
Male Poverty Rate
28.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oil City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oil City is Hispanic, with 87.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oil City is White, with 19.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.36%.
Oil City Poverty
Oil City Poverty Rate by Education
Oil City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Oil City Married by Age and Sex
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Oil City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Oil City Marital Status by Race
Oil City Marital Status
Oil City Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 14.99% |
| Black | 5 | 1.32% |
Oil City Veterans by Race
Oil City Veterans by Education
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24.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
Oil City Veterans by Education
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48.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
Oil City Employment by Age
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Oil City Employment by Race
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Oil City 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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73.45%
Born in Oil City
96.89%
Native Born
3.11%
Foreign Born
0.20%
Non Citizen
2.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.89% of Oil City residents were born in the United States, with 73.45% having been born in Louisiana. 0.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Oil City Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 954 | -8 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 962 | -8 | -0.82% |
| 2019 | 970 | -8 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 978 | -10 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 988 | -8 | -0.80% |
| 2016 | 996 | -9 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 1,005 | -2 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 1,007 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 1,014 | -6 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 1,020 | 2 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 1,018 | 8 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 1,010 | 0.00% |