Oakdale, LA Demographics

A map of Oakdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,445	3,197	52.6%	47.8%
Black	1,798	2,117	27.5%	31.6%
Hispanic	957	950	14.6%	14.2%
Multiracial	302	262	4.6%	3.9%
Asian	34	66	0.5%	1.0%
Native American/Other	10	100	0.2%	1.5%

Oakdale, Louisiana has an estimated population of 6,546, a slight decrease from the 6,692 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.6% White, 27.5% Black, 14.6% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.2% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Louisiana 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 65.0% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakdale is ranked the 85th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakdale's White Population

3,445 residents of Oakdale, or 52.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakdale is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Oakdale ranks 331st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's White population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 47.8% to 52.6%.

Oakdale is more White than neighboring Glenmora (46.1% White), and Oberlin (48.9% White). Oakdale is less White than neighboring Elizabeth (90.6% White), McNary (92.3% White), and Pine Prairie (70.3% White).

Oakdale's Black Population

1,798 residents of Oakdale, or 27.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakdale is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Oakdale ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Black residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 31.6% to 27.5%.

Oakdale is more Black than neighboring Elizabeth (2.1% Black), McNary (2.4% Black), and Pine Prairie (4.5% Black). Oakdale is less Black than neighboring Glenmora (34.6% Black), and Oberlin (44.4% Black).

Oakdale's Asian Population

34 residents of Oakdale, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakdale is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Oakdale ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.5%. Asian residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Oakdale is more Asian than neighboring Elizabeth (0% Asian), and McNary (0% Asian). Oakdale is less Asian than neighboring Glenmora (4% Asian), Pine Prairie (2.4% Asian), and Oberlin (1.5% Asian).

Oakdale's Hispanic Population

957 residents of Oakdale, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakdale is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oakdale ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Oakdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.6%.

Oakdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Elizabeth (0% Hispanic), Glenmora (13.9% Hispanic), McNary (2% Hispanic), and Oberlin (4.3% Hispanic). Oakdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Prairie (15.6% Hispanic).

Oakdale's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Oakdale, or 0.2% 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakdale ranks 85th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.2%.

Oakdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenmora (0% Native American/Other), and Oberlin (0% Native American/Other). Oakdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabeth (0.3% Native American/Other), McNary (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pine Prairie (1.9% Native American/Other).

Oakdale's Multiracial Population

302 residents of Oakdale, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakdale is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oakdale ranks 169th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.6%.

Oakdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenmora (1.5% Multiracial), McNary (2.4% Multiracial), and Oberlin (0.9% Multiracial). Oakdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Elizabeth (7% Multiracial), and Pine Prairie (5.2% 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.