Oakdale, CA Demographics

A map of Oakdale's Population by Race

Oakdale, California has an estimated population of 23,194, a less than 1% change from the 23,181 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.7% White, 34.1% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakdale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakdale, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakdale is ranked the 319th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Oakdale was ranked the 321st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakdale's White Population

12,908 residents of Oakdale, or 55.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakdale is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Oakdale ranks 769th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 60.1% to 55.7%.

Oakdale is more White than neighboring Riverbank (29.4% White), and Empire (44.2% White). Oakdale is less White than neighboring East Oakdale (67.7% White), Valley Home (90.2% White), and Orange Blossom (65.1% White).

Oakdale's Black Population

233 residents of Oakdale, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakdale is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oakdale ranks 898th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.4%. Black residents' share of Oakdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Oakdale is more Black than neighboring East Oakdale (0% Black), Empire (0.2% Black), and Orange Blossom (0% Black). Oakdale is less Black than neighboring Valley Home (4.3% Black), and Riverbank (1.2% Black).

Oakdale's Asian Population

274 residents of Oakdale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakdale is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Oakdale ranks 792nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.4%. Asian residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.2%.

Oakdale is more Asian than neighboring Empire (0% Asian), and Orange Blossom (0.8% Asian). Oakdale is less Asian than neighboring East Oakdale (3.9% Asian), Valley Home (1.8% Asian), and Riverbank (4.3% Asian).

Oakdale's Hispanic Population

7,910 residents of Oakdale, or 34.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakdale is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oakdale ranks 643rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 30.4% to 34.1%.

Oakdale is more Hispanic than neighboring East Oakdale (22.3% Hispanic), Valley Home (1.5% Hispanic), and Orange Blossom (32.3% Hispanic). Oakdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverbank (60.1% Hispanic), and Empire (48.6% Hispanic).

Oakdale's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Oakdale, 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 Oakdale is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakdale ranks 675th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.

Oakdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Oakdale (0% Native American/Other), and Valley Home (0% Native American/Other). Oakdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverbank (1.3% Native American/Other), Empire (2.7% Native American/Other), and Orange Blossom (0.8% Native American/Other).

Oakdale's Multiracial Population

1,792 residents of Oakdale, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakdale is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Oakdale ranks 694th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.7%.

Oakdale is more Multiracial than neighboring East Oakdale (6.1% Multiracial), Valley Home (2.1% Multiracial), Riverbank (3.8% Multiracial), Empire (4.3% Multiracial), and Orange Blossom (0.9% 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.