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Oakdale

Pennsylvania · 1,475 residents · 0.469 sq mi
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Oakdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,382. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
1,475
−5%since 2000
from 1,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,145 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+14%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakdale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,382
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,190
+74%since 2000
from $21,392 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,343)
Black1.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other4.3%(64)
Diversity Score18.2%(268)
Diversity Score
18
+336%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakdale, Pennsylvania?

Oakdale, Pennsylvania has about 1,475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oakdale, Pennsylvania earns about $76,382 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 $147,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, Pennsylvania?

About 28.6% 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 3.6% 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 260 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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