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Oakdale

Wisconsin · 302 residents · 0.741 sq mi
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Oakdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
+2%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
408 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+28%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1121692262833401990201020202024Oakdale
2024321
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,250
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,247
+206%since 2000
from $14,440 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+42.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services28.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration28.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(270)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(12)
Asian2%(6)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score17.9%(54)
Diversity Score
18
+2011%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakdale, Wisconsin?

Oakdale, Wisconsin has about 302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakdale, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Oakdale, Wisconsin earns about $83,250 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 $166,200.

How educated are people in Oakdale, Wisconsin?

About 25.9% 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 12.0% 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 171 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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