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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakdale

Minnesota · 26,653 residents · 10.96 sq mi
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Oakdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,299. Population has grown 45% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $134,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,653
+45%since 1990
from 18,374 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,432 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 1,676 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
+16%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K20K23K27K30K1990201020202024Oakdale
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,299
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,049 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,107
+49%since 1990
from $16,207 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$654
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $442 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
19.5% rent
2.4
+12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(17,792)
Black1.4%(261)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(321)
Asian0.9%(173)
Diversity Score11.7%(2,150)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(24,168)
Black2.2%(599)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(732)
Asian2.5%(653)
Diversity Score18%(4,799)
18
+54%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 19.8 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, Minnesota?

Oakdale, Minnesota has about 26,653 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, Minnesota?

The typical household in Oakdale, Minnesota earns about $56,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakdale, Minnesota expensive?

In Oakdale, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $134,900, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, Minnesota?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oakdale, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakdale, Minnesota?

About 3.6% of people in Oakdale, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakdale, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakdale, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,279 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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