Oakdale is a city located in Allen Parish Louisiana. Oakdale has a 2024 population of 6,359. Oakdale is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,671 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakdale is $67,387 with a poverty rate of 25.56%. The median age in Oakdale is 42.1 years: 42.9 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,278 | 63.84% |
| Black or African American | 1,924 | 28.71% |
| Two or more races | 196 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 164 | 2.45% |
| Native American | 103 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,908 | 2.39 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 925 | 2.44 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Non Family | 497 | 1.14 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 337 | 3.55 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Male | 149 | 3.64 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 932 | 17.8% |
| Associates Degree | 296 | 5.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 292 | 5.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 236 | 4.51% |
| High School Graduate | 2,271 | 43.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 396 | 7.56% |
| Some College | 813 | 15.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,822 | 1,968 | 391 |
| Black | 1,313 | 1,113 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 1,031 | 778 | 14 |
| Other Race | 157 | 143 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 109 | 7 |
| Native American | 36 | 28 | 0 |
| Asian | 36 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 91.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,674 | $0 | $47,266 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,563 | $91,688 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,648 | $24,072 | $20,605 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,202 | $22,930 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,901 | $24,263 | $30,646 |
| Some College | $24,338 | $0 | $24,432 |
$24,901
Average Earnings
$24,263
Average Male
$30,646
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.47% of Oakdale residents speak only English, while 16.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,950 | 617 | 20.92% |
| Black | 1,367 | 529 | 38.7% |
| Multiple | 128 | 19 | 14.84% |
25.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.52%
Male Poverty Rate
34.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakdale is Black, with 38.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakdale is Multiple, with 14.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.48% |
| Some College | 22.71% |
| High School | 12.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 60.99% |
| Female Employed | 21.22% |
| Male Employed | 2.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,022 | $78,601 |
| Households | $46,250 | $67,387 |
| Married Families | $66,218 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,891 | $31,524 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
289
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 3.08% |
| Black | 109 | 7.95% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 33.77% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 2.18% |
| Other Race | 7 | 4.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.1%
Labor Force Participation
31.5%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.83%
Born in Oakdale
84.72%
Native Born
15.28%
Foreign Born
14.34%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
84.72% of Oakdale residents were born in the United States, with 67.83% having been born in Louisiana. 14.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,969 | -78 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 6,047 | -78 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 6,125 | -78 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 6,203 | -78 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 6,281 | -78 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 6,359 | -78 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 6,437 | -74 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 6,511 | -109 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 6,620 | -51 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 6,671 | -889 | -11.76% |
| 2019 | 7,560 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 7,566 | -38 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 7,604 | -57 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 7,661 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 7,665 | -31 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,696 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 7,690 | -12 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 7,702 | -53 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 7,755 | -12 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 7,767 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,137 | 1,305 | 19.1% |
| 1990 | 6,832 | -323 | -4.51% |
| 1980 | 7,155 | -146 | -2% |
| 1970 | 7,301 | 683 | 10.32% |
| 1960 | 6,618 | 1,020 | 18.22% |
| 1950 | 5,598 | 1,665 | 42.33% |
| 1940 | 3,933 | 745 | 23.37% |
| 1930 | 3,188 | -828 | -20.62% |
| 1920 | 4,016 | -1,953 | -32.72% |