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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oakdale

New York · 8,075 residents · 3.177 sq mi
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Oakdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,793. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $218,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,075
+3%since 1990
from 7,875 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,542 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,479 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+17%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Oakdale
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,793
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,291 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,239
+54%since 1990
from $20,240 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$218,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$850
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $706 in 1990
US average: $602
78.5%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
21.5% rent
3.2
−4%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(7,676)
Black0.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino4%(312)
Asian1.1%(89)
Diversity Score14.9%(1,174)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(7,630)
Black1.4%(113)
Hispanic / Latino3%(243)
Asian0.7%(53)
Diversity Score12.3%(989)
12
−18%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.5%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 24.8 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, New York?

Oakdale, New York has about 8,075 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, New York?

The typical household in Oakdale, New York earns about $68,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakdale, New York expensive?

In Oakdale, New York, the median home is worth about $218,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, New York?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oakdale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakdale, New York?

About 2.1% of people in Oakdale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakdale, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakdale, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 200 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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