Oakdale, MN Demographics

A map of Oakdale's Population by Race

Oakdale, Minnesota has an estimated population of 28,585, a less than 1% change from the 28,303 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.1% White, 12.9% Asian, 9.5% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, and 0.8% 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 considerably more 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 Oakdale, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakdale is ranked the 34th 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). Oakdale was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakdale's White Population

19,188 residents of Oakdale, or 67.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakdale is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Oakdale ranks 848th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 66.1% to 67.1%.

Oakdale is more White than neighboring Landfall (36% White), North St. Paul (56.6% White), and Maplewood (50.9% White). Oakdale is less White than neighboring Pine Springs (86.3% White), and Lake Elmo (86.8% White).

Oakdale's Black Population

2,710 residents of Oakdale, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakdale is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Oakdale ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 10.0% to 9.5%.

Oakdale is more Black than neighboring Landfall (0% Black), North St. Paul (9% Black), Pine Springs (2.3% Black), and Lake Elmo (2.3% Black). Oakdale is less Black than neighboring Maplewood (10.6% Black).

Oakdale's Asian Population

3,680 residents of Oakdale, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakdale is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Oakdale ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Asian residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 12.3% to 12.9%.

Oakdale is more Asian than neighboring Landfall (10.1% Asian), Pine Springs (3.3% Asian), and Lake Elmo (3.2% Asian). Oakdale is less Asian than neighboring North St. Paul (21.8% Asian), and Maplewood (21.8% Asian).

Oakdale's Hispanic Population

1,555 residents of Oakdale, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakdale is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Oakdale ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.4%.

Oakdale is more Hispanic than neighboring North St. Paul (4.8% Hispanic), Pine Springs (1.3% Hispanic), and Lake Elmo (2.8% Hispanic). Oakdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Landfall (49.2% Hispanic), and Maplewood (10.9% Hispanic).

Oakdale's Native American/Other Population

225 residents of Oakdale, or 0.8% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakdale ranks 414th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Oakdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring North St. Paul (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pine Springs (0% Native American/Other). Oakdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Landfall (1.4% Native American/Other), Maplewood (1.3% Native American/Other), and Lake Elmo (1.1% Native American/Other).

Oakdale's Multiracial Population

1,227 residents of Oakdale, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakdale is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Oakdale ranks 225th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Oakdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Landfall (3.4% Multiracial), and Lake Elmo (3.9% Multiracial). Oakdale is less Multiracial than neighboring North St. Paul (7.5% Multiracial), Pine Springs (6.8% Multiracial), and Maplewood (4.5% 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.