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Oakdale

Pennsylvania · 1,413 residents (2025 est.) · 0.469 sq mi
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Oakdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,036. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,489
−4%since 2000
from 1,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,175 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+9%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,413 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,036
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,574 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,318
+126%since 2000
from $21,392 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
+5%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,512)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,318)
Black3.4%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other7.3%(108)
Diversity Score26.3%(391)
Diversity Score
26
+529%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 79.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakdale, Pennsylvania?

Oakdale, Pennsylvania has about 1,489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oakdale, Pennsylvania earns about $93,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oakdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $190,700, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, Pennsylvania?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oakdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakdale, Pennsylvania?

About 8.0% of people in Oakdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakdale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 246 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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