Oak Grove, Louisiana facts for kids
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Oak Grove, Louisiana
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Downtown Oak Grove facing west
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Location of Oak Grove in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | West Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.72 sq mi (4.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,441 |
| • Density | 838.28/sq mi (323.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71263
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-56820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407017 |
Oak Grove is a small town in northeastern Louisiana, United States. It is the main town, also called the parish seat, of West Carroll Parish. In 2020, about 1,441 people lived there.
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About Oak Grove's Location
Oak Grove is located in Louisiana. The main road, Louisiana Highway 2, runs right through the town. It is known as Main Street.
Land and Water Area
The town covers an area of about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Oak Grove
The number of people living in Oak Grove has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 398 | — | |
| 1920 | 700 | 75.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,241 | 77.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,654 | 33.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,796 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,797 | 0.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,980 | 10.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,214 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,126 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,174 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,727 | −20.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,441 | −16.6% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,441 people living in Oak Grove. These people lived in 652 households. About 384 of these households were families.
Different Backgrounds in Oak Grove
The people in Oak Grove come from different backgrounds. Here's a look at the main groups in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 922 | 63.98% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 408 | 28.31% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.35% |
| Other/Mixed | 37 | 2.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 | 4.79% |
Fun Things to Do and See
Oak Grove has a special place for movies and shows.
Fiske Theatre
The Fiske Theatre was built in 1928. It is the oldest movie theater still open in northeast Louisiana. It is also the last theater in the area with just one screen. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site.
Learning and Schools
The local schools in Oak Grove are managed by the West Carroll Parish School Board.
Local Schools
Students in Oak Grove can attend two main schools:
- Oak Grove Elementary School
- Oak Grove High School
News and Radio
Oak Grove has its own local newspaper and radio station.
Local Media Outlets
- The local newspaper is called "The West Carroll Gazette." It shares news about the Oak Grove area.
- KWCL-FM is a radio station located in Oak Grove.
