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 $28,810 with a poverty rate of 58.38%. The median age in Oil City is 28.5 years: 20.9 years for males, and 39.3 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 | 424 | 45.06% |
| White | 324 | 34.43% |
| Two or more races | 180 | 19.13% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.21% |
| 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 | 466 | 2.02 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Non Family | 233 | 1.09 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Male | 87 | 2.91 | 4.6 | 95.4 |
| Female | 78 | 2.04 | 19.2 | 80.8 |
| Married | 68 | 4.06 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
29.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 18.76% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 4.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 0.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.09% |
| High School Graduate | 188 | 34.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 2.55% |
| Some College | 210 | 38.25% |
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 | 269 | 226 | 0 |
| White | 232 | 160 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $17,679 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,063 | $0 | $17,000 |
| Overall | $16,125 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$16,125
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$15,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.4% of Oil City residents speak only English, while 0.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 420 | 264 | 62.86% |
| Multiple | 180 | 180 | 100% |
| White | 319 | 95 | 29.78% |
| Asian | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
58.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
58.65%
Male Poverty Rate
58.1%
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 29.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20%. Among those working part-time, it was 79.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 50.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.15% |
| High School | 40.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 96.15% |
| Male Employed | 58.08% |
| Female Employed | 50.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $31,634 |
| Households | $17,381 | $28,810 |
| Married Families | $62,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,813 | $25,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.5%
Male Marriage Rate
16.5%
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 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 15.27% |
| Black | 24 | 7% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
13.2%
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
75.88%
Born in Oil City
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.7%
Naturalized
98.3% of Oil City residents were born in the United States, with 75.88% having been born in Louisiana. 0% 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% |