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Oakdale

California · 20,675 residents · 6.225 sq mi
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Oakdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,842. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,675
+33%since 2000
from 15,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,321 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 2,490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K14K18K21K24K1990201020202024Oakdale
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,842
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,261
+48%since 2000
from $17,019 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,300
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+54%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(11,651)
Black0.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(3,109)
Asian1%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score44%(6,817)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(14,074)
Black0.7%(150)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(5,398)
Asian2%(419)
Other1.9%(402)
Diversity Score56.9%(11,770)
Diversity Score
57
+29%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakdale, California?

Oakdale, California has about 20,675 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, California?

The typical household in Oakdale, California earns about $59,842 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 $287,300, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, California?

About 15.7% 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 9.4% 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 8,714 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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