North Oaks, MN Demographics

A map of North Oaks's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,254	4,507	82.1%	85.5%
Asian	419	402	8.1%	7.6%
Hispanic	221	119	4.3%	2.3%
Multiracial	218	189	4.2%	3.6%
Black	51	35	1.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	16	20	0.3%	0.4%

North Oaks, Minnesota has an estimated population of 5,179, a slight decrease from the 5,272 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.1% White, 8.1% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Oaks, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Oaks has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Oaks, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 31.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Oaks is ranked the 146th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Oaks was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Oaks's White Population

4,254 residents of North Oaks, or 82.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Oaks is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. North Oaks ranks 644th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Oaks's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of North Oaks's population has decreased from 85.5% to 82.1%.

North Oaks is more White than neighboring Vadnais Heights (71.1% White), and Shoreview (75.9% White). North Oaks is less White than neighboring Gem Lake (95% White), Lino Lakes (84.7% White), and Centerville (87% White).

North Oaks's Black Population

51 residents of North Oaks, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Oaks is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. North Oaks ranks 347th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Oaks's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.7%. Black residents' share of North Oaks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

North Oaks is more Black than neighboring Gem Lake (0% Black), and Centerville (0% Black). North Oaks is less Black than neighboring Vadnais Heights (5.9% Black), Shoreview (3.8% Black), and Lino Lakes (3.8% Black).

North Oaks's Asian Population

419 residents of North Oaks, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Oaks is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. North Oaks ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Oaks's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of North Oaks's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.1%.

North Oaks is more Asian than neighboring Gem Lake (1.4% Asian), Lino Lakes (4.1% Asian), and Centerville (6.8% Asian). North Oaks is less Asian than neighboring Vadnais Heights (8.2% Asian), and Shoreview (10.8% Asian).

North Oaks's Hispanic Population

221 residents of North Oaks, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Oaks is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Oaks ranks 558th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Oaks's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Hispanic residents' share of North Oaks's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.3%.

North Oaks is more Hispanic than neighboring Shoreview (4.2% Hispanic), Gem Lake (0% Hispanic), Lino Lakes (3.7% Hispanic), and Centerville (2.5% Hispanic). North Oaks is less Hispanic than neighboring Vadnais Heights (7.2% Hispanic).

North Oaks's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of North Oaks, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Oaks is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. North Oaks ranks 612th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Oaks's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Oaks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

North Oaks is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gem Lake (0% Native American/Other). North Oaks is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vadnais Heights (1.4% Native American/Other), Shoreview (0.8% Native American/Other), Lino Lakes (0.6% Native American/Other), and Centerville (0.4% Native American/Other).

North Oaks's Multiracial Population

218 residents of North Oaks, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Oaks is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. North Oaks ranks 427th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Oaks's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Multiracial residents' share of North Oaks's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.2%.

North Oaks is more Multiracial than neighboring Gem Lake (3.5% Multiracial), Lino Lakes (3.2% Multiracial), and Centerville (3.3% Multiracial). North Oaks is less Multiracial than neighboring Vadnais Heights (6.2% Multiracial), and Shoreview (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.