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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakdale

California · 15,503 residents · 6.225 sq mi
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Oakdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,338. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $122,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,503
+30%since 1990
from 11,961 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,490 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 1,921 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+9%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K14K18K21K24K1990201020202024Oakdale
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,338
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,230 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,019
+42%since 1990
from $11,994 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$579
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $472 in 1990
US average: $602
59.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
40.7% rent
3.1
−21%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(10,610)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(2,019)
Asian0.8%(94)
Diversity Score49.4%(5,912)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(11,651)
Black0.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(3,109)
Asian1%(157)
Diversity Score44%(6,817)
44
−11%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.9%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−15%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakdale, California?

Oakdale, California has about 15,503 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, California?

The typical household in Oakdale, California earns about $39,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakdale, California expensive?

In Oakdale, California, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, California?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oakdale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakdale, California?

About 11.3% of people in Oakdale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakdale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakdale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,542 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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