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Oakdale

Louisiana · 6,692 residents · 5.192 sq mi
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Oakdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,103. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,445 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,600. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,692
−18%since 2000
from 8,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,289 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+19%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Oakdale
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,103
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,826 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,854
+93%since 2000
from $10,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+59%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(4,168)
Black34%(2,769)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(994)
Asian1.2%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.5%(6,063)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(3,197)
Black31.6%(2,117)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(950)
Asian1%(66)
Other1.9%(125)
Diversity Score78.1%(5,228)
Diversity Score
78
+5%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 32.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
36.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakdale, Louisiana?

Oakdale, Louisiana has about 6,692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, Louisiana?

The typical household in Oakdale, Louisiana earns about $31,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakdale, Louisiana expensive?

In Oakdale, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, Louisiana?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oakdale, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakdale, Louisiana?

About 21.4% of people in Oakdale, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakdale, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakdale, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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