Oil City, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caddo Parish County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
941
Population
501/sq mi density
$17,381
Median Income
$14,405 per capita
$55,600
Home Value
$123,184 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$17,381 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
941
Census 2023
Population Density
501
per square mile
Land Area
1.9
square miles (4.8 km²)
Median Age
28.5 yrs
27% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 45.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 18.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
34.4%
Black
45.1%
Hispanic
0.9%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99.4%
Spanish
3.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.7%
Veterans
9.9%
65% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.7%
36% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.8%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.2%
53% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.524
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 941 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 501 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 28.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.4% |
| Black or African American | 45.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 99.4% |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.7% |
| Veterans | 9.9% |
| Disability | 17.7% |
| Health Insurance | 86.8% |
| Uninsured | 13.2% |
| Broadband Access | 62.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.524 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |