Oil City is a town located in Caddo Parish Louisiana. Oil City has a 2024 population of 859. Oil City is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -3.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 894 in 2020.
The average household income in Oil City is $31,381 with a poverty rate of 49.59%. The median age in Oil City is 32.7 years: 26 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oil City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 511 | 46.75% |
| White | 413 | 37.79% |
| Two or more races | 159 | 14.55% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 518 | 2.11 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.18 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Female | 88 | 2.4 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Married | 76 | 4.46 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Male | 75 | 2.85 | 6.7 | 93.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
38.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 16.21% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 4.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 4.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 4.09% |
| High School Graduate | 212 | 32.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 2.73% |
| Some College | 237 | 35.91% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 318 | 275 | 29 |
| White | 291 | 209 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,056 | $53,889 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,708 | $0 | $19,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,125 | $0 | $16,875 |
| Overall | $19,609 | $52,778 | $16,188 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$19,609
Average Earnings
$52,778
Average Male
$16,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.58% of Oil City residents speak only English, while 3.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 505 | 275 | 54.46% |
| Multiple | 159 | 159 | 100% |
| White | 394 | 95 | 24.11% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 40 | 74.07% |
| Asian | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
49.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.93%
Male Poverty Rate
48.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oil City is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oil City is White, with 24.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 78.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.8% |
| Some College | 45.86% |
| High School | 29.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Employed | 46.49% |
| Male Employed | 46.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $36,651 |
| Households | $18,790 | $31,381 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,073 | $26,633 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.7%
Male Marriage Rate
17.2%
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
110
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 25.63% |
| Black | 24 | 5.93% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
12.9%
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
70.17%
Born in Oil City
97.44%
Native Born
2.56%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
2.38%
Naturalized
97.44% of Oil City residents were born in the United States, with 70.17% having been born in Louisiana. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 816 | -8 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 824 | -9 | -1.08% |
| 2027 | 833 | -9 | -1.07% |
| 2026 | 842 | -8 | -0.94% |
| 2025 | 850 | -9 | -1.05% |
| 2024 | 859 | -9 | -1.04% |
| 2023 | 868 | -7 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 875 | -10 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 885 | -9 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 894 | -75 | -7.74% |
| 2019 | 969 | -8 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 977 | -10 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 987 | -8 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 995 | -8 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 1,003 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 1,006 | -9 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 1,015 | -5 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 1,020 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 1,016 | 6 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 1,010 | 0 | 0% |