Oakes, ND Demographics

A map of Oakes's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,617	1,617	87.0%	89.9%
Hispanic	160	119	8.6%	6.6%
Native American/Other	48	10	2.6%	0.6%
Multiracial	33	37	1.8%	2.1%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.7%

Oakes, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,858, an increase from the 1,798 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakes has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakes, that probability was 18.6% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakes is ranked the 29th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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). Oakes was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakes's White Population

1,617 residents of Oakes, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakes is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Oakes ranks 248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakes's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Oakes's population has decreased from 89.9% to 87.0%.

Oakes is more White than neighboring Hecla (84.6% White), and Cogswell (80% White). Oakes is less White than neighboring Ludden (100% White), Verona (99.1% White), and LaMoure (93.8% White).

Oakes's Black Population

0 residents of Oakes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakes is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Oakes ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Oakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oakes is less Black than neighboring LaMoure (0.9% Black).

Oakes's Asian Population

0 residents of Oakes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakes is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Oakes ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oakes's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Oakes is less Asian than neighboring Hecla (10.4% Asian).

Oakes's Hispanic Population

160 residents of Oakes, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakes is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oakes ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakes's population has increased from 6.6% to 8.6%.

Oakes is more Hispanic than neighboring Ludden (0% Hispanic), Verona (0% Hispanic), Hecla (4.4% Hispanic), LaMoure (0.2% Hispanic), and Cogswell (0% Hispanic).

Oakes's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Oakes, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakes is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakes ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 380.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakes's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.6%.

Oakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ludden (0% Native American/Other), Verona (0.9% Native American/Other), Hecla (0.5% Native American/Other), LaMoure (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cogswell (0.9% Native American/Other).

Oakes's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Oakes, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakes is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Oakes ranks 281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Oakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Ludden (0% Multiracial), Verona (0% Multiracial), and Hecla (0% Multiracial). Oakes is less Multiracial than neighboring LaMoure (4.6% Multiracial), and Cogswell (19.1% 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.