Oberlin Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 1853 people in the town, organized into 400 households, and 290 families living in the town. The population density was 602 people per square mile (232.43/kmē), it is the 215th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 789 housing units at an average density of 256.2 per square mile (98.92/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 people, and the average family size was 3.06 people. In the town Population was distributed with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males. The median age is 37.7 years, The median age of males was 35.1 years, for females the median age was 40.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1117 White, 697 Black or African American, 14 American Indian, 5 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 17 from two or more races and 3 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $23333, it is Louisiana's 127th poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $30583, it is Louisiana's 255th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12050, it is Louisiana's 126th poorest town by per capita income. The median income is $16673, Males have a median income of $22042 versus $13724 for females.
In 2000, 419 pupils and students, of which 57.04% are male and 42.96% are female, 22.61% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.49% nursery or pri school, 6.44% kindergarten, 57.52% elementary school, 20.53% high school and 10.02% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1853 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1853 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1850 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1850 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1845 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1855 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1868 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1859 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1883 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1919 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1918 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Elementary school | 137 | 104 | 241 |
| High school | 52 | 34 | 86 |
| College or graduate school | 26 | 16 | 42 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin town, Louisiana | $23333 | $30583 | $12050 |
| Allen Parish, Louisiana | $27777 | $33920 | $13101 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |