Oberlin, LA Demographics
A map of Oberlin's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 700 | 49.9% |
Black | 528 | 37.7% |
Hispanic | 83 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 49 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 26 | 1.9% |
Asian | 16 | 1.1% |
Oberlin, Louisiana had a population of 1,402 in 2020. It was 49.9% White, 37.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oberlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oberlin is the 229th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Oberlin's White Population
700 residents of Oberlin identify as White, or 49.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Oberlin slightly less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oberlin is ranked #316 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Oberlin is more White than neighboring Elton (49.7% White), and Oakdale (47.8% White). Oberlin is less White than neighboring Kinder (68.2% White), Basile (69.1% White), and Elizabeth (91.4% White).
Oberlin's Black Population
528 residents of Oberlin identify as Black, or 37.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oberlin slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oberlin is ranked #175 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Oberlin is more Black than neighboring Kinder (20.9% Black), Elton (37.2% Black), Basile (19.3% Black), Oakdale (31.6% Black), and Elizabeth (2.2% Black).
Oberlin's Asian Population
16 residents of Oberlin identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oberlin is ranked #107 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Oberlin is more Asian than neighboring Elton (0.6% Asian), Oakdale (1% Asian), and Elizabeth (0.5% Asian). Oberlin is less Asian than neighboring Kinder (1.2% Asian), and Basile (1.2% Asian).
Oberlin's Hispanic Population
83 residents of Oberlin identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oberlin is ranked #112 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Oberlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Kinder (3% Hispanic), Elton (2.6% Hispanic), Basile (4.7% Hispanic), and Elizabeth (0.5% Hispanic). Oberlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakdale (14.2% Hispanic).
Oberlin's Native American/Other Population
26 residents of Oberlin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oberlin is ranked #61 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Oberlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Basile (0.8% Native American/Other), Oakdale (1.5% Native American/Other), and Elizabeth (1.7% Native American/Other). Oberlin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kinder (2.1% Native American/Other), and Elton (3.7% Native American/Other).
Oberlin's Multiracial Population
49 residents of Oberlin identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oberlin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oberlin is ranked #216 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Oberlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Kinder (4.6% Multiracial), Elton (6.1% Multiracial), Basile (4.9% Multiracial), Oakdale (3.9% Multiracial), and Elizabeth (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.