Oakdale, LA Demographics

A map of Oakdale's Population by Race

Oakdale, Louisiana had a population of 6,692 in 2020. It was 47.8% White, 31.6% Black, 1.0% Asian, 14.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oakdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oakdale is the 89th most populous. 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's White Population

3,197 residents of Oakdale identify as White, or 47.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Oakdale slightly less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oakdale is ranked #331 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is less White than neighboring Elizabeth (91.4% White), Glenmora (59.8% White), McNary (72.6% White), Pine Prairie (69.7% White), and Oberlin (49.9% White).

Oakdale's Black Population

2,117 residents of Oakdale identify as Black, or 31.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakdale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oakdale is ranked #206 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Black than neighboring Elizabeth (2.2% Black), Glenmora (25.7% Black), McNary (6.5% Black), and Pine Prairie (7.2% Black). Oakdale is less Black than neighboring Oberlin (37.7% Black).

Oakdale's Asian Population

66 residents of Oakdale identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakdale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oakdale is ranked #112 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Asian than neighboring Elizabeth (0.5% Asian), Glenmora (0.5% Asian), and Pine Prairie (0.1% Asian). Oakdale is less Asian than neighboring McNary (4% Asian), and Oberlin (1.1% Asian).

Oakdale's Hispanic Population

950 residents of Oakdale identify as Hispanic, or 14.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakdale slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oakdale is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Elizabeth (0.5% Hispanic), Glenmora (9.2% Hispanic), McNary (10% Hispanic), and Oberlin (5.9% Hispanic). Oakdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Prairie (21% Hispanic).

Oakdale's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Oakdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakdale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oakdale is ranked #82 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Prairie (0.3% Native American/Other). Oakdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabeth (1.7% Native American/Other), Glenmora (1.6% Native American/Other), McNary (2% Native American/Other), and Oberlin (1.9% Native American/Other).

Oakdale's Multiracial Population

262 residents of Oakdale identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Oakdale is ranked #165 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Elizabeth (3.8% Multiracial), Glenmora (3.3% Multiracial), Pine Prairie (1.6% Multiracial), and Oberlin (3.5% Multiracial). Oakdale is less Multiracial than neighboring McNary (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.