Oakdale, LA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Oakdale, Louisiana Summary
Life in Oakdale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Oakdale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oakdale:
The population in Oakdale is 6,701.
The median home value in Oakdale is $85,581.
The median income in Oakdale is $46,250.
The cost of living in Oakdale is 76 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Oakdale is $785.
The unemployment rate in Oakdale is 10.4%.
The poverty rate in Oakdale is 25.6%.
The average high in Oakdale is 77.7° and the average low is 55.6°.
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Oakdale, LA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Oakdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oakdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oakdale is 76 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oakdale is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Oakdale is $85,581.
The median income in Oakdale is $46,250.
Oakdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oakdale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oakdale | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 37 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 86 | 100 | |
Oakdale, LA Weather
The average high in Oakdale is 77.7° and the average low is 55.6°.
There are 67.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 61.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oakdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 61.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
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Oakdale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oakdale
The current population in Oakdale is 6,701. The population has decreased -15.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,701 | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 7,640 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 7,669 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 7,693 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,722 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,741 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 7,742 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,785 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 7,838 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,890 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oakdale
Oakdale is:
52.7% White with 3,531 White residents.
27.6% African American with 1,852 African American residents.
1.3% American Indian with 88 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 36 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 103 Two Or More residents.
16.3% Hispanic with 1,091 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oakdale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 57.5% | 58.9% |
| African American | 27.6% | 31.4% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 5.5% | 18.7% |
Gender in Oakdale
Oakdale is 37.2% female with 2,490 female residents.
Oakdale is 62.8% male with 4,211 male residents.
| Gender | Oakdale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37.2% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Male | 62.8% | 49.0% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oakdale for adults over 25
7.0% of adults in Oakdale completed < 9th grade.
18.0% of adults in Oakdale completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Oakdale completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Oakdale completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Oakdale completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Oakdale completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Oakdale completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Oakdale completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Oakdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oakdale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 18.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oakdale, Louisiana
7.4% of households in Oakdale earn Less than $10,000.
15.2% of households in Oakdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in Oakdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.1% of households in Oakdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Oakdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.7% of households in Oakdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.3% of households in Oakdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Oakdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Oakdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.7% of households in Oakdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oakdale | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 15.2% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.7% | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.3% | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 6.8% | 11.4% |
