Oberlin, Louisiana facts for kids
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Oberlin, Louisiana
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Downtown Oberlin with the Allen Parish Courthouse in the background
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Location of Oberlin in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Allen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.38 sq mi (11.35 km2) |
| • Land | 4.38 sq mi (11.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,402 |
| • Density | 320.02/sq mi (123.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
70655
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-57450 |
Oberlin is a town in and the parish seat of Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,770 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Johann Friedrich Oberlin.
Oberlin was the home of Ernest S. Clements, a Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate and, later, the Louisiana Public Service Commission. He ran unsuccessfully in 1944 for governor of Louisiana.
Geography
Oberlin is located at 30°37′10″N 92°45′51″W / 30.61944°N 92.76417°W (30.619560, -92.764058). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km2), all land. Oberlin is located on U.S. Route 165 at LA 26.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 213 | — | |
| 1910 | 232 | 8.9% | |
| 1920 | 623 | 168.5% | |
| 1930 | 790 | 26.8% | |
| 1940 | 962 | 21.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,544 | 60.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,794 | 16.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,857 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,764 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,808 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,853 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,770 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,402 | −20.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 700 | 49.93% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 528 | 37.66% |
| Native American | 17 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.14% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.21% |
| Other/Mixed | 55 | 3.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 | 5.92% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,402 people, 496 households, and 313 families residing in the town.
Education
Allen Parish School Board operates Oberlin High School and Oberlin Elementary School in Oberlin.
Notable people
- Hoyle Granger- Oberlin High School and Mississippi State University alumni. Fullback for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints from 1966-72. Member of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Oberlin (Luisiana) para niños
