Oberlin, KS Demographics

A map of Oberlin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,562	1,507	90.1%	91.7%
Hispanic	76	52	4.4%	3.2%
Multiracial	66	67	3.8%	4.1%
Native American/Other	26	5	1.5%	0.3%
Black	4	7	0.2%	0.4%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Oberlin, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,734, an increase from the 1,644 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oberlin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oberlin has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oberlin, that probability was 15.7% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oberlin is ranked the 135th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oberlin was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oberlin's White Population

1,562 residents of Oberlin, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oberlin is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Oberlin ranks 202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Oberlin's population has decreased from 91.7% to 90.1%.

Oberlin is more White than neighboring Dresden (90% White), and Selden (84.4% White). Oberlin is less White than neighboring Danbury (98.6% White), Herndon (100% White), and Jennings (94.9% White).

Oberlin's Black Population

4 residents of Oberlin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oberlin is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oberlin ranks 317th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Black residents' share of Oberlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Oberlin is more Black than neighboring Dresden (0% Black), Danbury (0% Black), Herndon (0% Black), and Selden (0% Black). Oberlin is less Black than neighboring Jennings (5.1% Black).

Oberlin's Asian Population

0 residents of Oberlin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oberlin is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Oberlin ranks 258th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oberlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oberlin's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Oberlin, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oberlin is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Oberlin ranks 455th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Oberlin's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.4%.

Oberlin is more Hispanic than neighboring Dresden (0% Hispanic), Danbury (0% Hispanic), Herndon (0% Hispanic), and Jennings (0% Hispanic). Oberlin is less Hispanic than neighboring Selden (14.6% Hispanic).

Oberlin's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Oberlin, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oberlin is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oberlin ranks 491st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 420.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oberlin's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Oberlin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dresden (0% Native American/Other), Danbury (0% Native American/Other), Herndon (0% Native American/Other), Jennings (0% Native American/Other), and Selden (0% Native American/Other).

Oberlin's Multiracial Population

66 residents of Oberlin, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oberlin is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oberlin ranks 425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oberlin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Oberlin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Oberlin is more Multiracial than neighboring Danbury (1.4% Multiracial), Herndon (0% Multiracial), Jennings (0% Multiracial), and Selden (1% Multiracial). Oberlin is less Multiracial than neighboring Dresden (10% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.