Oil City

Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana

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Oil City is a town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, with 901 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mooringsport, 4.7 miles S.

About Oil City

Oil City is a small town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, Oil City had a population of 901. Oil City is located on Louisiana Highway 1, north of Caddo Lake. It is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City Metropolitan Statistical Area .

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Living in Oil City

Median household income
$21,325
Median home value
$70,000
Median rent
$413/mo
Median age
28.7
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Oil City, LA population

Oil City had 901 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census901
Density479 per sq mi (185 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Oil City at a glance

StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyCaddo Parish
TypeTown
Population901 (2020)
Land area1.88 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates32.7458° N, 93.9751° W
ZIP code71061
Census code (GEOID)2257590

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Frequently asked questions about Oil City

What county is Oil City in?

Oil City is in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of Oil City, LA?

901 people lived in Oil City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Oil City, LA?

The ZIP code of Oil City is 71061.

What is the elevation of Oil City?

203 feet (62 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Oil City?

Mooringsport (4.7 mi), Belcher (8.0 mi), Vivian (8.7 mi), Gilliam (9.6 mi), Uncertain (9.9 mi).

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