Oberlin
Town in Allen Parish, Louisiana
Oberlin is a town in Allen Parish, Louisiana, with 1,402 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kinder, 9.8 miles SW.
- 1,402residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 320 / sq mipopulation density
- 70655ZIP code
About Oberlin
Oberlin is a town in and the parish seat of Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oberlin had a population of 1,402. The town is named after Johann Friedrich Oberlin.
Oberlin was the home of Ernest S. Clements, a Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate and, later, the Louisiana Public Service Commission. He ran unsuccessfully in 1944 for governor of Louisiana.
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Living in Oberlin
- Median household income
- $31,738
- Median home value
- $96,000
- Median rent
- $448/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Oberlin had 1,402 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,402 |
|---|---|
| Density | 320 per sq mi (124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oberlin at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allen Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,402 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.38 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.6081° N, 92.7750° W |
| ZIP code | 70655 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2257450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oberlin
- Kinder9.8 mi SW
- Elton9.9 mi SE
- Basile13.4 mi SE
- Oakdale16.0 mi NE
- Reeves16.7 mi W
- Elizabeth17.9 mi N
- Fenton18.8 mi SW
- Reddell21.1 mi E
- Mamou21.3 mi E
- Sugartown21.4 mi NW
- Eunice22.7 mi E
- Pine Prairie24.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oberlin
What county is Oberlin in?
Oberlin is in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Oberlin, LA?
1,402 people lived in Oberlin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oberlin, LA?
The ZIP code of Oberlin is 70655.
What is the elevation of Oberlin?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oberlin?
Kinder (9.8 mi), Elton (9.9 mi), Basile (13.4 mi), Oakdale (16.0 mi), Reeves (16.7 mi).
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