Oak Grove Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 2174 people in the town, organized into 400 households, and 290 families living in the town. The population density was 1268.6 people per square mile (489.81/kmē), it is Louisiana's 108th most densely populated town. There were 894 housing units at an average density of 522.8 per square mile (201.85/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.46 persons, and the average family size was 3.12 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 19% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 126.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 147.9 females. The median age of the town's population was 39.9 years, the median age of male residents at 32.8 and the median age of female residents at 45.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1505 White, 636 Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 13 from two or more races and 6 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $16063, it is Louisiana's 24th poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $20729, it would be the 35th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The per capita income for the town was $10183, making it the 54th poorest town by per capita income among the Louisiana. The median income is $13424, Males have a median income of $18350 versus $10764 for females.
In 2000, 508 pupils and students, of which 49.21% are male and 50.79% are female, 23.37% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.33% nursery or pri school, 7.28% kindergarten, 52.76% elementary school, 23.62% high school and 12.01% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2174 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2174 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2166 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2121 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2111 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2100 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2062 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2042 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2013 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1986 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1969 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| Elementary school | 140 | 128 | 268 |
| High school | 45 | 75 | 120 |
| College or graduate school | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove town, Louisiana | $16063 | $20729 | $10183 |
| West Carroll Parish, Louisiana | $24637 | $31806 | $12302 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |