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Oakdale

Nebraska · 276 residents · 0.52 sq mi
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Oakdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $28,600. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
276
−20%since 2000
from 345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
531 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+3%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2032553073584101990201020202024Oakdale
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,453
+87%since 2000
from $11,979 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
0.7
+8%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(247)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score14.2%(39)
Diversity Score
14
+877%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakdale, Nebraska?

Oakdale, Nebraska has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, Nebraska?

The typical household in Oakdale, Nebraska earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakdale, Nebraska expensive?

In Oakdale, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $28,600, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, Nebraska?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oakdale, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakdale, Nebraska?

About 20.6% of people in Oakdale, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakdale, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakdale, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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