oberlin, louisiana

Oberlin is a town in Allen Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 1,853.

Geography

Oberlin is located at 30°37'10" North, 92°45'51" West (30.619560, -92.764058). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²). 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,853 people, 702 households, and 464 families residing in the town. The population density is 232.3/km² (602.0/mi²). There are 789 housing units at an average density of 98.9/km² (256.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 60.28% White, 37.61% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 702 households out of which 34.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% are married couples living together, 17.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% are non-families. 31.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 3.06. In the town the population is spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.8 males. The median income for a household in the town is $23,333, and the median income for a family is $30,583. Males have a median income of $28,558 versus $16,923 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,050. 25.5% of the population and 18.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.3% of those under the age of 18 and 31.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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