Oil City, LA

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Oil City Overview

1,093
TOTAL POPULATION
544
MALE POPULATION
549
FEMALE POPULATION
99.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$15,425
PER CAPITA INCOME
$18,790
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
459
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Oil City Zip Codes

Oil City Area Codes

Race in Oil City

The most populous races in Oil City are Black / African American (511 | 46.8%), White / Caucasian (413 | 37.8%), and Two or more Races (159 | 14.5%).
Race in Oil City
Race# Population% Population
Asian80.7%
Black / African American51146.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific20.2%
Hispanic or Latino544.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian41337.8%
Two or more Races15914.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,093100.0%

Ancestry in Oil City

The most populous ancestries reported in Oil City are American (73 | 6.7%), Central American (33 | 3.0%), Nicaraguan (33 | 3.0%), Nigerian (33 | 3.0%), and Subsaharan African (33 | 3.0%), together accounting for 18.8% of all Oil City residents.
Ancestry in Oil City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American736.7%
Arab20.2%
Bhutanese50.5%
Canadian121.1%
Central American333.0%
Cherokee40.4%
Dutch100.9%
English191.7%
European60.5%
French201.8%
German90.8%
Irish131.2%
Italian30.3%
Mexican211.9%
Moroccan20.2%
Native Hawaiian20.2%
Nicaraguan333.0%
Nigerian333.0%
Norwegian131.2%
Scotch-Irish30.3%
Subsaharan African333.0%
Thai30.3%
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Immigrants in Oil City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Oil City came from Canada (12 | 1.1%), Central America (11 | 1.0%), Latin America (11 | 1.0%), Mexico (6 | 0.5%), and Nicaragua (5 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.1% of all Oil City residents.
Immigrants in Oil City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa20.2%
Asia30.3%
Canada121.1%
Central America111.0%
India30.3%
Latin America111.0%
Mexico60.5%
Morocco20.2%
Nicaragua50.5%
Northern Africa20.2%
South Central Asia30.3%
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Sex and Age in Oil City

Sex and Age in Oil City

The most populous age groups in Oil City are 20 to 24 Years (90 | 16.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (71 | 12.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Oil City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years81 (14.9%)19 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Years8 (1.5%)40 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Years40 (7.3%)61 (11.1%)
15 to 19 Years32 (5.9%)9 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Years90 (16.5%)53 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Years22 (4.0%)71 (12.9%)
30 to 34 Years29 (5.3%)23 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years7 (1.3%)9 (1.6%)
40 to 44 Years28 (5.1%)9 (1.6%)
45 to 49 Years7 (1.3%)23 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years15 (2.8%)20 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years63 (11.6%)70 (12.8%)
60 to 64 Years70 (12.9%)50 (9.1%)
65 to 69 Years17 (3.1%)20 (3.6%)
70 to 74 Years10 (1.8%)23 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years11 (2.0%)11 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years11 (2.0%)19 (3.5%)
85 Years and over3 (0.5%)19 (3.5%)
Total544 (100.0%)549 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Oil City

Median Family Size in Oil City

The median family size in Oil City is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (76 | 31.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (75 | 31.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.24 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Oil City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple76 (31.8%)4.32
Single Male/Father75 (31.4%)2.24
Single Female/Mother88 (36.8%)2.40
Total Families239 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Oil City

The median household size in Oil City is 2.11 persons per household, with married-couple households (76 | 14.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.46 persons per household. non-family households (279 | 53.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Oil City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple76 (14.7%)4.46
Single Male/Father75 (14.5%)2.85
Single Female/Mother88 (17.0%)2.40
Non-family279 (53.9%)1.18
Total Households518 (100.0%)2.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Oil City

Out of a total of 518 households in Oil City, 239 (46.1%) are family households, while 279 (53.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 108, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 246.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Oil City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-246 (47.5%)
2-Person Households108 (20.8%)21 (4.1%)
3-Person Households90 (17.4%)12 (2.3%)
4-Person Households12 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households9 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households16 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (46.1%)279 (53.9%)

Female Fertility in Oil City

Fertility by Age in Oil City

Average fertility rate in Oil City is 243.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 556.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 89.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Oil City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (10.2%)556.0
20 to 34 years44 (89.8%)299.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total49 (100.0%)243.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oil City

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Oil City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Oil City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Oil City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School5 (10.2%)128.0
High School Diploma44 (89.8%)587.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total49 (100.0%)243.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oil City

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Oil City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)

Income in Oil City

Income Overview in Oil City

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,093$15,425
Median Family Income239$0
Mean Family Income239$36,651
Median Household Income518$18,790
Mean Household Income518$31,381
Income Deficit239$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,09315.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,09384.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0930.50

Earnings by Sex in Oil City

Average Earnings in Oil City are $13,064, $11,926 for men and $14,178 for women, a difference of 15.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Oil City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male226 (48.2%)$11,926
Female243 (51.8%)$14,178
Total469 (100.0%)$13,064

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oil City

The most common earnings brackets in Oil City are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (61 | 27.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (86 | 35.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Oil City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (10.2%)86 (35.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (2.2%)2 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49921 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99917 (7.5%)5 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49961 (27.0%)3 (1.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (5.8%)38 (15.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)20 (8.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (1.8%)12 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (2.2%)10 (4.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (2.6%)12 (4.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (1.3%)14 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (2.2%)7 (2.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)15 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99912 (5.3%)12 (4.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (1.3%)3 (1.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (5.8%)4 (1.7%)
$100,000+26 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)243 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oil City

Average earnings in Oil City are $52,778 for men and $16,188 for women, a difference of 69.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,889, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $53,889. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $19,875, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Oil City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$53,889$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$52,778$16,188

Family Income in Oil City

Family Income Brackets in Oil City

According to the Oil City family income data, there are 70 families falling into the $10,000 to $14,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Oil City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004518.8%
$10,000 to $14,9997029.3%
$15,000 to $24,999197.9%
$25,000 to $34,999197.9%
$35,000 to $49,999218.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992610.9%
$75,000 to $99,99972.9%
$100,000 to $149,999239.6%
$150,000 to $199,99993.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oil City

3-person families (31 | 13.0%) account for the highest median family income in Oil City with $102,721 per family, while 3-person families (31 | 13.0%) have the highest median income of $34,240 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Oil City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families172 (72.0%)$11,553
3-Person Families31 (13.0%)$102,721
4-Person Families11 (4.6%)$0
5-Person Families5 (2.1%)$0
6-Person Families16 (6.7%)$0
7+ Person Families4 (1.7%)$0
Total239 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Oil City

Family Income by Number of Earners in Oil City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners36 (15.1%)$23,409
1 Earner161 (67.4%)$0
2 Earners37 (15.5%)$0
3+ Earners5 (2.1%)$0
Total239 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Oil City

Household Income Brackets in Oil City

With 142 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Oil City, accounting for 27.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Oil City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006712.9%
$10,000 to $14,99914227.4%
$15,000 to $24,99910219.7%
$25,000 to $34,9995610.8%
$35,000 to $49,999326.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996712.9%
$75,000 to $99,999203.9%
$100,000 to $149,999234.4%
$150,000 to $199,99991.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Oil City

The median household income in Oil City is $18,790, with the highest median household income of $25,357 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 128 households (24.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 61 households (11.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Oil City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years61 (11.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years128 (24.7%)$25,357
45 to 64 Years209 (40.4%)$0
65+ Years120 (23.2%)$21,522
Total518 (100.0%)$18,790

Poverty in Oil City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oil City

With 50.9% poverty level for males and 48.3% for females among the residents of Oil City, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 90 males (92.8%) and 10 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Oil City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years70 (86.4%)8 (42.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (72.7%)26 (46.4%)
12 to 14 Years12 (52.2%)21 (60.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years90 (92.8%)44 (83.0%)
25 to 34 Years12 (23.5%)53 (56.4%)
35 to 44 Years13 (37.1%)9 (50.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (13.6%)11 (25.6%)
55 to 64 Years61 (45.9%)63 (52.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (27.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (16.3%)
Total274 (50.9%)265 (48.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oil City

According to the poverty statistics in Oil City, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Oil City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (13.6%)11 (57.9%)
5 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (27.3%)30 (53.6%)
12 to 14 Years11 (47.8%)14 (40.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years20 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years7 (7.2%)9 (17.0%)
25 to 34 Years39 (76.5%)41 (43.6%)
35 to 44 Years22 (62.9%)9 (50.0%)
45 to 54 Years19 (86.4%)32 (74.4%)
55 to 64 Years72 (54.1%)57 (47.5%)
65 to 74 Years27 (100.0%)31 (72.1%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)41 (83.7%)
Total264 (49.1%)284 (51.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oil City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Oil City show that 14.5% or 11 of the total 76 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 50.0%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Oil City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children44 (93.6%)3 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (85.5%)11 (14.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oil City

According to the poverty data in Oil City, 90.7% or 68 single-father households and 67.0% or 59 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 households (95.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (92.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Oil City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3 (42.9%)10 (28.6%)
1 or 2 Children65 (95.6%)49 (92.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (90.7%)59 (67.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oil City

The poverty data for Oil City shows that 11 of the married-couple family households (14.5%) and 127 of the single-parent households (77.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 114 household (94.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Oil City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (6.4%)13 (30.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)114 (94.2%)
3 or 4 Children8 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (14.5%)127 (77.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Oil City

Employment by Class of Employer in Oil City

Among the 367 employed individuals in Oil City, private company employees (270 | 73.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (58 | 15.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (21 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Oil City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees27073.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5815.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations215.7%
Local Government Employees71.9%
State Government Employees113.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total367100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Oil City

According to the labor force statistics for Oil City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (835), 55.0% or 459 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.9% or 59 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.3% or 48 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 39.8% or 49 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Oil City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years22 (68.8%)3 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Years123 (86.0%)49 (39.8%)
25 to 29 Years56 (60.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years48 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years46 (86.8%)7 (15.2%)
45 to 54 Years33 (50.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years99 (74.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years21 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total459 (55.0%)59 (12.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oil City

According to labor force statistics for Oil City, 58.7% of individuals (303) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (516) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 62.2% or 46 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.8% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Oil City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School46 (62.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma90 (54.2%)13 (7.8%)
College / Associate Degree145 (60.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22 (61.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total303 (58.7%)12 (2.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Oil City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oil City are Community & Social Service (58 | 14.5%), Education Instruction & Library (38 | 9.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (17 | 4.3%), Management (16 | 4.0%), and Legal Services & Support (11 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Oil City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Oil City, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Health Technologists (55.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Oil City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 3 (5.2%)55 (94.8%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Health Technologists5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Total (Category)25 (23.6%)81 (76.4%)
Total (Overall)215 (53.7%)185 (46.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Oil City are Healthcare Support (42 | 10.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (15 | 3.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Oil City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Oil City, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (20.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Oil City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)23 (34.3%)44 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)215 (53.7%)185 (46.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Oil City are Sales & Related (38 | 9.5%), and Office & Administration (19 | 4.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Oil City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Oil City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related14 (36.8%)24 (63.2%)
Office & Administration2 (10.5%)17 (89.5%)
Total (Category)16 (28.1%)41 (71.9%)
Total (Overall)215 (53.7%)185 (46.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Oil City are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (77 | 19.3%), and Construction & Extraction (17 | 4.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Oil City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Oil City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)215 (53.7%)185 (46.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Oil City are Transportation (49 | 12.2%), Material Moving (15 | 3.7%), and Production (12 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Oil City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Oil City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)
Transportation42 (85.7%)7 (14.3%)
Material Moving11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)
Total (Category)57 (75.0%)19 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)215 (53.7%)185 (46.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Oil City

Employment Industries in Oil City

The major employment industries in Oil City include Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (61 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (54 | 13.5%), Educational Services (44 | 11.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (43 | 10.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (30 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Oil City

Employment Industries by Sex in Oil City

The Oil City industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Educational Services (90.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Oil City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Retail Trade18 (33.3%)36 (66.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Educational Services4 (9.1%)40 (90.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance10 (23.3%)33 (76.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Total215 (53.7%)185 (46.3%)

Education in Oil City

School Enrollment in Oil City

The most common levels of schooling among the 243 students in Oil City are middle school (105 | 43.2%), high school (42 | 17.3%), and college / undergraduate (35 | 14.4%).
School Enrollment in Oil City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool197.8%
Kindergarten104.1%
Elementary School2711.1%
Middle School10543.2%
High School4217.3%
College / Undergraduate3514.4%
Graduate / Professional52.1%
Total243100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oil City

Out of a total of 243 students who are enrolled in schools in Oil City, 6 (2.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 237 (97.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (17.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Oil City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds28 (82.4%)6 (17.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total237 (97.5%)6 (2.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oil City

Science & technology (14 | 21.9%), liberal arts & history (11 | 17.2%), business (10 | 15.6%), literature & languages (10 | 15.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (9 | 14.1%) are the most common fields of study among 64 individuals in Oil City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Oil City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural914.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1421.9%
Business1015.6%
Education46.2%
Literature & Languages1015.6%
Liberal Arts & History1117.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities69.4%
Total64100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Oil City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oil City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Oil City are males with 2 vehicles (64, accounting for 29.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (39, making up 42.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Oil City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle61 (28.4%)2 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle38 (17.7%)101 (66.4%)
2 Vehicles64 (29.8%)39 (25.7%)
3 Vehicles13 (6.0%)4 (2.6%)
4 Vehicles18 (8.4%)6 (4.0%)
5 or more Vehicles21 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Oil City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Oil City are 5 to 9 minutes (106 commuters, 29.3%), 45 to 59 minutes (75 commuters, 20.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (40 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in Oil City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes41.1%
5 to 9 Minutes10629.3%
10 to 14 Minutes349.4%
15 to 19 Minutes4011.1%
20 to 24 Minutes339.1%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes339.1%
35 to 39 Minutes82.2%
40 to 44 Minutes298.0%
45 to 59 Minutes7520.7%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Oil City

The most common commute times in Oil City are 5 to 9 minutes (89 commuters, 42.4%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (53 commuters, 34.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Oil City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes89 (42.4%)17 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes30 (14.3%)4 (2.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (3.8%)32 (21.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes25 (11.9%)8 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)33 (21.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (1.4%)5 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes29 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes22 (10.5%)53 (34.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oil City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Oil City are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (68, 32.4%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (46, 30.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Oil City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM47 (22.4%)21 (13.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (5.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7 (3.3%)26 (17.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3 (1.4%)9 (5.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (4.3%)4 (2.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM68 (32.4%)15 (9.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8 (3.8%)8 (5.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM8 (3.8%)10 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM17 (8.1%)4 (2.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM13 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM17 (8.1%)46 (30.3%)
Total210 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Oil City

Occupancy by Ownership in Oil City

Of the total 518 dwellings in Oil City, owner-occupied units account for 199 (38.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 319 (61.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Oil City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19938.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units31961.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units518100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Oil City

Occupancy by Household Size in Oil City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24647.5%
2-Person Household12924.9%
3-Person Household10219.7%
4+ Person Household417.9%
Total Housing Units518100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oil City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Oil City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household110 (44.7%)136 (55.3%)
2-Person Household47 (36.4%)82 (63.6%)
3-Person Household16 (15.7%)86 (84.3%)
4+ Person Household26 (63.4%)15 (36.6%)
Total Housing Units199 (38.4%)319 (61.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oil City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Oil City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School49 (55.1%)40 (44.9%)
High School Diploma86 (39.8%)130 (60.2%)
College/Associate Degree34 (18.6%)149 (81.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oil City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Oil City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14928.8%
35 to 44 Years407.7%
45 to 54 Years489.3%
55 to 64 Years16131.1%
65 to 74 Years5210.0%
75 to 84 Years499.5%
85 Years and Over193.7%
Total518100.0%

Housing Finances in Oil City

Median Income by Occupancy in Oil City

Median Income by Occupancy in Oil City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied199 (38.4%)$26,250
Renter-Occupied319 (61.6%)$13,799
Average518 (100.0%)$18,790

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oil City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Oil City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.5%)59 (18.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99917 (8.5%)125 (39.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99949 (24.6%)16 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (11.6%)14 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (8.5%)39 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99915 (7.5%)17 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99940 (20.1%)27 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (7.5%)5 (1.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (3.0%)17 (5.3%)
$150,000 or more9 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)319 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oil City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Oil City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30017 (8.5%)134 (42.0%)
$300 to $49968 (34.2%)41 (12.9%)
$500 to $79938 (19.1%)39 (12.2%)
$800 to $99937 (18.6%)25 (7.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49912 (6.0%)63 (19.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99927 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)319 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Oil City

Housing Structures in Oil City

Housing Structures in Oil City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached23244.8%
Single Unit, Attached91.7%
2 Unit Apartments81.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7213.9%
10 or more Apartments275.2%
Mobile Home / Other17032.8%
Total518100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oil City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Oil City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached94 (40.5%)138 (59.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other105 (61.8%)65 (38.2%)
Total199 (38.4%)319 (61.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oil City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Oil City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (1.5%)2 (0.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms18 (9.0%)34 (10.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms93 (46.7%)230 (72.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms57 (28.6%)34 (10.7%)
8 or more Rooms28 (14.1%)19 (6.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)319 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oil City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Oil City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas76 (38.2%)202 (63.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
Electricity123 (61.8%)114 (35.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)319 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Oil City

Household Vehicle Usage in Oil City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)111 (34.8%)
1 Vehicle103 (51.8%)147 (46.1%)
2 Vehicles78 (39.2%)33 (10.3%)
3 or more Vehicles18 (9.0%)28 (8.8%)
Total199 (100.0%)319 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Oil City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Oil City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units10990
Median Property Value$69,600$50,000
Median Household Income$28,594$0
Monthly Housing Costs$414$0
Real Estate Taxes$294$41

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oil City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Oil City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (33.9%)45 (50.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99940 (36.7%)14 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99929 (26.6%)31 (34.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oil City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Oil City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99941 (37.6%)3 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (15.6%)48 (53.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (21.1%)8 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (0.9%)17 (18.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (5.5%)14 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more9 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oil City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Oil City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x74 (67.9%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)41 (45.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x7 (6.4%)24 (26.7%)
4.0x or more28 (25.7%)17 (18.9%)
Total109 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oil City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Oil City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80072 (66.1%)3 (3.3%)
$800 to $1,49913 (11.9%)40 (44.4%)
$800 to $1,4994 (3.7%)4 (4.4%)
Total109 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Oil City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oil City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oil City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years99 (58.6%)70 (41.4%)
26 to 34 Years115 (93.5%)8 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years38 (71.7%)15 (28.3%)
45 to 54 Years62 (95.4%)3 (4.6%)
55 to 64 Years222 (87.7%)31 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total966 (88.4%)127 (11.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oil City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Oil City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen99 (58.6%)70 (41.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oil City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Oil City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000428 (83.8%)83 (16.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999234 (98.7%)3 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999126 (79.2%)33 (20.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (88.6%)5 (11.4%)
$100,000 and over139 (97.9%)3 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oil City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Oil City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years163 (97.0%)15 (8.9%)
19 to 25 Years73 (43.2%)26 (15.4%)
25 to 34 Years77 (62.6%)46 (37.4%)
35 to 44 Years18 (34.0%)20 (37.7%)
45 to 54 Years33 (50.8%)29 (44.6%)
55 to 64 Years140 (55.3%)89 (35.2%)
65 to 74 Years70 (100.0%)23 (32.9%)
75 Years and over74 (100.0%)25 (33.8%)
Total766 (70.1%)273 (25.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oil City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Oil City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (8.2%)5 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years7 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years88 (46.3%)43 (23.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (48.1%)21 (48.8%)
75 Years and over9 (36.0%)26 (53.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Oil City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Oil City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.6%)
75 Years and over6 (24.0%)3 (6.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Oil City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (6.8%)21 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (48.1%)4 (9.3%)
75 Years and over3 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Oil City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (4.1%)5 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years7 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (12.6%)30 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (48.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (24.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Oil City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (26.3%)30 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (48.1%)19 (44.2%)
75 Years and over3 (12.0%)23 (46.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Oil City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (21.6%)6 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (36.7%)

Technology Access in Oil City

Computing Device Access in Oil City

Computing Device Access in Oil City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop24447.1%
Smartphone43984.8%
Tablet20740.0%
No Computing Device7614.7%
Total518100.0%

Internet Access in Oil City

Internet Access in Oil City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home22443.2%
Cellular Data Only509.7%
Satellite Internet316.0%
No Internet21140.7%
Total518100.0%

Oil City Summary

City of Oil City Louisiana

Oil City, Louisiana is a small town located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Red River, approximately 20 miles south of Shreveport. The town was founded in 1883 and was originally known as Oil City Station. It was named after the oil industry that was booming in the area at the time. The town has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

History

Oil City was founded in 1883 by the Oil City Land and Improvement Company. The company was formed by a group of investors who wanted to capitalize on the oil boom that was occurring in the area. The town was originally known as Oil City Station and was located on the Texas and Pacific Railway. The town was incorporated in 1885 and the first mayor was elected in 1886.
The town grew rapidly in the late 19th century due to the oil industry. Oil City was home to several oil refineries and other related businesses. The town also had a large lumber industry, which provided jobs for many of the town’s residents.
In the early 20th century, the oil industry began to decline and the town’s economy shifted to agriculture. The town’s population began to decline as well, and by the 1950s, the population had dropped to just over 1,000.

Geography

Oil City is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Red River, approximately 20 miles south of Shreveport. The town is located in the northwest corner of the parish and is bordered by the towns of Vivian, Hosston, and Ida.
The town has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Oil City’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms that produce cotton, soybeans, corn, and other crops. The town also has a small manufacturing sector, which produces furniture, clothing, and other goods.
The town also has a small tourism industry. The town is home to several historic sites, including the Oil City Museum and the Oil City Historic District. The town also has several parks and recreational areas, including the Oil City Park and the Oil City Nature Trail.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Oil City had a population of 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in Oil City was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Oil City, Louisiana is a small town located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was founded in 1883 and was originally known as Oil City Station. The town has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town also has a small tourism industry. The racial makeup of the town is 79.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The median household income in Oil City was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Oil City?
Total Population of Oil City is 1,093.
What is the Total Male Population of Oil City?
Total Male Population of Oil City is 544.
What is the Total Female Population of Oil City?
Total Female Population of Oil City is 549.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Oil City?
There are 99.09 Males per 100 Females in Oil City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Oil City?
There are 100.92 Females per 100 Males in Oil City.
What is the Median Population Age in Oil City?
Median Population Age in Oil City is 32.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Oil City
Average Family Size in Oil City is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Oil City
Average Household Size in Oil City is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Oil City?
Per Capita income in Oil City is $15,425.
What is the Median Household income in Oil City?
Median Household Income in Oil City is $18,790.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Oil City?
Income or Wage Gap in Oil City is 15.9%.
Women in Oil City earn 84.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Oil City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Oil City is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Oil City?
There are 459 People in the Labor Forcein in Oil City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Oil City?
55.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Oil City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Oil City?
Unemployment Rate in Oil City is 12.9%.