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Oil City, Louisiana, in Caddo county, is 19 miles NW of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 164 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town is considered part of the Shreveport - Bossier City metropolitan area. Oil City has a population of 1,219.
In Oil City, about 45% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Oil City is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 45% of Oil City is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for Louisiana, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
There is an unusually large share of women in Oil City.
In 2000, Oil City had a median family income of $25,114.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Oil City ($2,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 55% of housing units in Oil City are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Oil City, 91% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Oil City, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
Oil City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Oil City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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