Oakdale, NY Demographics

A map of Oakdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,978	6,550	84.0%	88.2%
Hispanic	442	517	6.2%	7.0%
Multiracial	309	153	4.3%	2.1%
Black	300	86	4.2%	1.2%
Asian	86	103	1.2%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	21	0.0%	0.3%

Oakdale, New York has an estimated population of 7,115, a decrease from the 7,430 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.0% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 21.7% in 2020 and 28.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakdale is ranked the 275th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakdale's White Population

5,978 residents of Oakdale, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakdale is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Oakdale ranks 549th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 88.2% to 84.0%.

Oakdale is more White than neighboring Bohemia (81.2% White), and North Great River (55.1% White). Oakdale is less White than neighboring West Sayville (88.9% White), Great River (85.5% White), and Sayville (87.1% White).

Oakdale's Black Population

300 residents of Oakdale, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakdale is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Oakdale ranks 728th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 248.8%. Black residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.2%.

Oakdale is more Black than neighboring West Sayville (1.5% Black), Bohemia (2.1% Black), Great River (0% Black), North Great River (3.5% Black), and Sayville (0.8% Black).

Oakdale's Asian Population

86 residents of Oakdale, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakdale is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Oakdale ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Asian residents' share of Oakdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Oakdale is more Asian than neighboring West Sayville (0.7% Asian). Oakdale is less Asian than neighboring Bohemia (5.9% Asian), Great River (1.8% Asian), North Great River (1.7% Asian), and Sayville (1.6% Asian).

Oakdale's Hispanic Population

442 residents of Oakdale, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakdale is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Oakdale ranks 512th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.2%.

Oakdale is less Hispanic than neighboring West Sayville (7.4% Hispanic), Bohemia (9.6% Hispanic), Great River (10.5% Hispanic), North Great River (28.8% Hispanic), and Sayville (6.5% Hispanic).

Oakdale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oakdale, or 0.0% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakdale ranks 1026th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oakdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Sayville (0.3% Native American/Other), Great River (0.3% Native American/Other), North Great River (2.8% Native American/Other), and Sayville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Oakdale's Multiracial Population

309 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 New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oakdale ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 102.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.3%.

Oakdale is more Multiracial than neighboring West Sayville (1.2% Multiracial), Bohemia (1.2% Multiracial), Great River (1.9% Multiracial), and Sayville (3.7% Multiracial). Oakdale is less Multiracial than neighboring North Great River (8.1% 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.