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 Louisiana, United States. It is the "parish seat" of Allen Parish. This means it's where the main government offices for the parish are located.
In 2010, about 1,770 people lived in Oberlin. The town is named after Johann Friedrich Oberlin.
A well-known person from Oberlin was Ernest S. Clements. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Louisiana State Senate and later on the Louisiana Public Service Commission.
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Geography of Oberlin
Oberlin is located at coordinates 30°37′10″N 92°45′51″W. This tells you its exact spot on a map. The town covers an area of about 11.4 square kilometers (4.38 square miles). All of this area is land.
You can find Oberlin on U.S. Route 165 and LA 26. These are important roads that connect the town to other places.
Population and People
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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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The population of Oberlin changes over time. In 2020, the census showed that 1,402 people lived in the town. There were 496 households and 313 families.
The people living in Oberlin come from different backgrounds. According to the 2020 census, about half of the residents were White (non-Hispanic). Around 37% were Black or African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Oberlin
The Allen Parish School Board is in charge of the public schools in Oberlin.
- Oberlin High School
- Oberlin Elementary School
There is also a private school called Oberlin Covenant School. It opened around 1986. In 1992, it had about 40 students and six full-time teachers. This meant there were only about six students for every teacher, which is a small class size.
Famous People from Oberlin
See also
In Spanish: Oberlin (Luisiana) para niños
