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Oakdale

Minnesota · 28,303 residents · 10.96 sq mi
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Oakdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $232,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,303
+6%since 2000
from 26,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,582 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+15%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K23K27K30K1990201020202024Oakdale
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,303
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,299 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,532
+52%since 2000
from $24,107 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(24,168)
Black2.2%(599)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(732)
Asian2.5%(653)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(4,799)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(18,696)
Black10%(2,844)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,753)
Asian12.3%(3,485)
Other4.8%(1,352)
Diversity Score65.8%(18,627)
Diversity Score
66
+266%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakdale, Minnesota?

Oakdale, Minnesota has about 28,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, Minnesota?

The typical household in Oakdale, Minnesota earns about $74,303 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 $232,900, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, Minnesota?

About 31.3% 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 7.4% 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 9,929 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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