Oak Grove, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Oak Grove is a small community located in Louisiana, within West Carroll Parish. The total population is 1,264. It ranks as the 248th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oak Grove is 49.9 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 5.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oak Grove is $51,136. This is 16% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $87,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Oak Grove is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oak Grove is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oak Grove, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.