Oak Grove is a town located in West Carroll Parish Louisiana. Oak Grove has a 2024 population of 1,350. Oak Grove is currently declining at a rate of -1.53% annually and its population has decreased by -5.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,433 in 2020.
The average household income in Oak Grove is $65,522 with a poverty rate of 21.49%. The median age in Oak Grove is 49.2 years: 39.5 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,002 | 65.45% |
| Black or African American | 512 | 33.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.39% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 587 | 2.51 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 243 | 1.12 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Married | 234 | 3.43 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 72 | 3.18 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 38 | 4.53 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 8.91% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 0.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 8.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 7.71% |
| High School Graduate | 474 | 43.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 11.94% |
| Some College | 210 | 19.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 603 | 172 |
| Black | 366 | 237 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,114 | $45,417 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,538 | $0 | $73,703 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $113,091 | $20,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $20,417 |
| Overall | $41,806 | $61,250 | $40,111 |
| Some College | $40,329 | $52,941 | $36,250 |
$41,806
Average Earnings
$61,250
Average Male
$40,111
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.5% of Oak Grove residents speak only English, while 1.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 491 | 223 | 45.42% |
| White | 943 | 84 | 8.91% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100% |
21.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.72%
Male Poverty Rate
28.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Grove is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Grove is White, with 8.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.14% |
| Some College | 13.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,917 | $91,750 |
| Households | $31,875 | $65,522 |
| Married Families | $88,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,958 | $26,060 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 3.37% |
| Black | 22 | 5.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.2%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.14%
Born in Oak Grove
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.61% of Oak Grove residents were born in the United States, with 80.14% having been born in Louisiana. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,246 | -21 | -1.66% |
| 2028 | 1,267 | -21 | -1.63% |
| 2027 | 1,288 | -20 | -1.53% |
| 2026 | 1,308 | -21 | -1.58% |
| 2025 | 1,329 | -21 | -1.56% |
| 2024 | 1,350 | -21 | -1.53% |
| 2023 | 1,371 | -24 | -1.72% |
| 2022 | 1,395 | -17 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 1,412 | -21 | -1.47% |
| 2020 | 1,433 | -128 | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 1,561 | -22 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 1,583 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,583 | -35 | -2.16% |
| 2016 | 1,618 | -26 | -1.58% |
| 2015 | 1,644 | -43 | -2.55% |
| 2014 | 1,687 | 6 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 1,681 | -15 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 1,696 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 1,706 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 1,718 | 0 | 0% |