Oakdale is a city located in Washington County Minnesota. Oakdale has a 2024 population of 28,212. Oakdale is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,268 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakdale is $106,571 with a poverty rate of 6.32%. The median age in Oakdale is 41 years: 37.9 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,963 | 67.65% |
| Asian | 3,551 | 12.67% |
| Black or African American | 2,888 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,978 | 7.06% |
| Other race | 514 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 135 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,357 | 2.45 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 5,271 | 3.11 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 4,026 | 1.23 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 1,441 | 3.23 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 619 | 2.95 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 617 | 3.19% |
| Associates Degree | 2,304 | 11.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,149 | 21.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,969 | 10.17% |
| High School Graduate | 5,550 | 28.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 699 | 3.61% |
| Some College | 4,071 | 21.03% |
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 | 14,451 | 14,023 | 4,931 |
| Asian | 1,846 | 1,537 | 477 |
| Black | 1,620 | 1,233 | 420 |
| 2+ Races | 860 | 788 | 197 |
| Hispanic | 680 | 506 | 134 |
| Other Race | 294 | 209 | 37 |
| Native American | 86 | 77 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,062 | $79,620 | $71,572 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,938 | $107,371 | $68,071 |
| High School Graduate | $43,064 | $50,861 | $32,722 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,429 | $28,688 | $23,068 |
| Overall | $53,297 | $60,948 | $48,443 |
| Some College | $47,833 | $53,517 | $46,456 |
$53,297
Average Earnings
$60,948
Average Male
$48,443
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.92% of Oakdale residents speak only English, while 17.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,566 | 826 | 4.45% |
| Black | 2,886 | 716 | 24.81% |
| Multiple | 1,961 | 103 | 5.25% |
| Asian | 3,514 | 89 | 2.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,205 | 44 | 3.65% |
| Other | 507 | 18 | 3.55% |
| Native | 135 | 9 | 6.67% |
6.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.2%
Male Poverty Rate
6.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakdale is Black, with 24.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakdale is Asian, with 2.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.62% |
| Some College | 6.31% |
| High School | 5.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.09% |
| Female Employed | 4.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.59% |
| Male Employed | 2.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,496 | $124,524 |
| Households | $86,003 | $106,571 |
| Married Families | $118,567 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,979 | $67,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,487
Number of Veterans
1,415
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 400 |
| Second Gulf War | 385 |
| First Gulf War | 232 |
| Korea | 190 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 378 |
| 55 to 64 | 354 |
| 75+ | 319 |
| 35 to 54 | 283 |
| 18 to 34 | 153 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,307 | 8.04% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 8.89% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 6.83% |
| Other Race | 29 | 7.4% |
| Black | 24 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
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
71.63%
Born in Oakdale
88.94%
Native Born
11.06%
Foreign Born
2.47%
Non Citizen
8.59%
Naturalized
88.94% of Oakdale residents were born in the United States, with 71.63% having been born in Minnesota. 2.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,142 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 28,156 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 28,170 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 28,184 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 28,198 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 28,212 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 28,226 | 411 | 1.48% |
| 2022 | 27,815 | -210 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 28,025 | -243 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 28,268 | 327 | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 27,941 | -54 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 27,995 | -21 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 28,016 | 33 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 27,983 | 17 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 27,966 | -46 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 28,012 | 275 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 27,737 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 27,729 | 109 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 27,620 | 193 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 27,427 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,653 | 8,279 | 45.06% |
| 1990 | 18,374 | 6,251 | 51.56% |
| 1980 | 12,123 | 4,819 | 65.98% |
| 1970 | 7,304 | -20,838 | -74.05% |