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Oakdale

Wisconsin · 297 residents · 0.741 sq mi
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Oakdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
Unchangedsince 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+15%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1121692262833401990201020202024Oakdale
2024321
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,750
+16%since 2000
from $14,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(292)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score4.7%(14)
Diversity Score
5
+455%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakdale, Wisconsin?

Oakdale, Wisconsin has about 297 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Oakdale, Wisconsin earns about $44,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakdale, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oakdale, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Oakdale, Wisconsin?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oakdale, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakdale, Wisconsin?

About 17.9% of people in Oakdale, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakdale, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakdale, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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