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Oberlin, Louisiana - Basic Facts

The Town of Oberlin had a population of 1,411 as of July 1, 2024. Oberlin ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Oberlin is located at latitude 30.6202 and longitude -92.7626 in Allen Parish. The formal boundaries for the Town of Oberlin encompass a land area of 4.38 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Allen Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The Town of Oberlin has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The Town of Oberlin is located within Parish Governing Authority District 5, a minor civil division (MCD) of Allen Parish.


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Oberlin, LA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION

Total Population 1,411 (100%)
Population in Households 1,327 (94.0%)
Population in Families 1,006 (71.3%)
Population in Group Quarters1 84 ( 6.0%)
Population Density 322
Diversity Index2 64
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $49,427
Average Household Income $64,546
% of Income for Mortgage4 12%
Per Capita Income $25,721
Wealth Index5 47
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Low (41.8)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 714 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 383 (53.6%)
Renter Occupied HU 177 (24.8%)
Vacant Housing Units 154 (21.6%)
Median Home Value $94,727
Average Home Value $111,097
Housing Affordability Index3 224
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 560
Average Household Size 2.37
Family Households 310
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2024 2024-2029
Population 0.15% -0.39%
Households -0.70% -0.18%
Families   -0.32%
Median Household Income   1.32%
Per Capita Income   2.80%
Owner Occupied HU   -0.63%

Oberlin, LA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Oberlin to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 230 53rd
Population Density # 318 35th
Median Household Income # 262 47th
Housing Affordability Index # 463 95th
Per Capita Income # 304 38th
Diversity Index # 69 86th

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