Oil City, Louisiana facts for kids
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Oil City, Louisiana
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Oil City Municipal Complex
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Location of Oil City in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caddo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 901 |
| • Rank | CD: 5th |
| • Density | 505.33/sq mi (195.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-57590 |
Oil City is a small town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. In 2010, about 1,000 people lived there. Oil City is located on Louisiana Highway 1, just north of Caddo Lake. It is part of the larger area around Shreveport and Bossier City.
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History of Oil City
The park in Oil City is named after Earl Williamson. He was a local politician who worked for the Caddo Parish police jury for many years. A "police jury" is like a local government council in Louisiana. He also served as mayor of Vivian twice.
John Charles "Chip" Dickey, Jr., was the mayor of Oil City from 2005 until he passed away in 2016. He worked hard to bring new businesses and projects to the town, like the community center and new restaurants. His father, John Charles Dickey, Sr., was also the mayor of Oil City from 1968 to 1976.
Geography of Oil City
Oil City is in the northwestern part of Caddo Parish. It is located at 32°44′32″N 93°58′28″W / 32.74222°N 93.97444°W. Downtown Shreveport is about 21 miles (34 km) to the southeast. Vivian is about 9 miles (14 km) to the north.
The United States Census Bureau says that Oil City covers a total area of about 1.85 square miles (4.78 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.78 square miles (4.62 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 422 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,430 | 238.9% | |
| 1970 | 907 | −36.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,323 | 45.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,282 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,219 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,008 | −17.3% | |
| 2020 | 901 | −10.6% | |
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In 2020, the population of Oil City was 901 people. There were 406 households and 220 families living in the town.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Oil City in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 450 | 49.94% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 373 | 41.4% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.22% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.11% |
| Other or Mixed Race | 53 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 1.78% |
In 2000, about 34% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.54 people. The average family had 3.27 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 32.2% were under 18 years old.
- 10.4% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 26.4% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 18.1% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 12.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Oil City was 30 years.
Notable People from Oil City
- Earl Holliman: A famous film and TV actor who won a Golden Globe award. He lived in Oil City during his teenage years and finished high school there in 1946.
- Roy McArthur "Hoppy" Hopkins: He was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1988 until he passed away in 2006.
See also
In Spanish: Oil City (Luisiana) para niños
