Oakesdale, WA Demographics

A map of Oakesdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	320	359	80.8%	90.9%
Multiracial	47	16	11.9%	4.1%
Hispanic	23	3	5.8%	0.8%
Native American/Other	6	10	1.5%	2.5%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	1.0%

Oakesdale, Washington has an estimated population of 396, a less than 1% change from the 395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% White, 11.9% Multiracial, 5.8% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakesdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakesdale has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakesdale, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakesdale is ranked the 502nd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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). Oakesdale was ranked the 501st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakesdale's White Population

320 residents of Oakesdale, or 80.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakesdale is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Oakesdale ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakesdale's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Oakesdale's population has decreased from 90.9% to 80.8%.

Oakesdale is more White than neighboring Steptoe (79.6% White), and Rosalia (78.9% White). Oakesdale is less White than neighboring Garfield (82.9% White), Latah (84.3% White), and Tekoa (83.5% White).

Oakesdale's Black Population

0 residents of Oakesdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakesdale is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Oakesdale ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakesdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Oakesdale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Oakesdale is less Black than neighboring Rosalia (1.8% Black), and Latah (1.3% Black).

Oakesdale's Asian Population

0 residents of Oakesdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakesdale is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Oakesdale ranks 386th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakesdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oakesdale's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Oakesdale is less Asian than neighboring Steptoe (1.9% Asian).

Oakesdale's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Oakesdale, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakesdale is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Oakesdale ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakesdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 666.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakesdale's population has increased from 0.8% to 5.8%.

Oakesdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Garfield (0% Hispanic). Oakesdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Steptoe (6.8% Hispanic), Rosalia (8.8% Hispanic), Latah (6% Hispanic), and Tekoa (11% Hispanic).

Oakesdale's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Oakesdale, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakesdale is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakesdale ranks 198th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakesdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakesdale's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.5%.

Oakesdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Steptoe (0% Native American/Other). Oakesdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garfield (4.4% Native American/Other), Rosalia (3.5% Native American/Other), Latah (5.1% Native American/Other), and Tekoa (2.2% Native American/Other).

Oakesdale's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Oakesdale, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakesdale is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oakesdale ranks 538th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakesdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 193.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakesdale's population has increased from 4.1% to 11.9%.

Oakesdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Steptoe (11.7% Multiracial), Rosalia (7% Multiracial), Latah (3.4% Multiracial), and Tekoa (3.3% Multiracial). Oakesdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Garfield (12.6% 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.