Oakdale, PA Demographics

A map of Oakdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,318	1,343	88.5%	91.1%
Multiracial	108	82	7.3%	5.6%
Black	51	24	3.4%	1.6%
Hispanic	7	17	0.5%	1.2%
Asian	5	7	0.3%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Oakdale, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,489, a less than 1% change from the 1,475 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 7.3% Multiracial, 3.4% Black, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.3% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 16.8% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakdale is ranked the 792nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 794th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakdale's White Population

1,318 residents of Oakdale, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakdale is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Oakdale ranks 958th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 91.1% to 88.5%.

Oakdale is more White than neighboring Noblestown (84.4% White), and Enlow (72.3% White). Oakdale is less White than neighboring Sturgeon (94.5% White), Rennerdale (96.1% White), and McDonald (92.3% White).

Oakdale's Black Population

51 residents of Oakdale, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakdale is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Oakdale ranks 726th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Black residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.4%.

Oakdale is more Black than neighboring Noblestown (0% Black), Sturgeon (0% Black), Rennerdale (0% Black), McDonald (2.6% Black), and Enlow (0% Black).

Oakdale's Asian Population

5 residents of Oakdale, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakdale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Oakdale ranks 963rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Oakdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Oakdale is more Asian than neighboring Sturgeon (0% Asian), Rennerdale (0% Asian), and McDonald (0.1% Asian). Oakdale is less Asian than neighboring Noblestown (5.5% Asian), and Enlow (18.7% Asian).

Oakdale's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Oakdale, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakdale is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oakdale ranks 1421st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakdale's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.

Oakdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Noblestown (0% Hispanic), Sturgeon (0% Hispanic), and Rennerdale (0% Hispanic). Oakdale is less Hispanic than neighboring McDonald (1.2% Hispanic), and Enlow (3.5% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakdale ranks 1382nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 Sturgeon (5.5% Native American/Other), and McDonald (0.6% Native American/Other).

Oakdale's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Oakdale, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakdale is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Oakdale ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakdale's population has increased from 5.6% to 7.3%.

Oakdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Sturgeon (0% Multiracial), Rennerdale (3.9% Multiracial), McDonald (3.2% Multiracial), and Enlow (5.4% Multiracial). Oakdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Noblestown (10.1% 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.