Oakdale, MN Demographics

A map of Oakdale's Population by Race

Oakdale, Minnesota had a population of 28,303 in 2020. It was 66.1% White, 10.0% Black, 12.3% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% 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 913 places in Minnesota, Oakdale is the 33rd 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

18,696 residents of Oakdale identify as White, or 66.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Oakdale slightly less than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Oakdale is ranked #846 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more White than neighboring Landfall (37.2% White), North St. Paul (63.1% White), and Maplewood (55.7% White). Oakdale is less White than neighboring Pine Springs (90.5% White), and Lake Elmo (81.2% White).

Oakdale's Black Population

2,844 residents of Oakdale identify as Black, or 10.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakdale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Oakdale is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Black than neighboring Landfall (0.9% Black), North St. Paul (9.5% Black), Pine Springs (0% Black), and Lake Elmo (1.7% Black). Oakdale is less Black than neighboring Maplewood (11% Black).

Oakdale's Asian Population

3,485 residents of Oakdale identify as Asian, or 12.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakdale slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Oakdale is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Asian than neighboring Landfall (5.3% Asian), Pine Springs (1.6% Asian), and Lake Elmo (5.6% Asian). Oakdale is less Asian than neighboring North St. Paul (15.1% Asian), and Maplewood (19% Asian).

Oakdale's Hispanic Population

1,753 residents of Oakdale identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakdale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Oakdale is ranked #192 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Springs (2.7% Hispanic). Oakdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Landfall (50.7% Hispanic), North St. Paul (6.3% Hispanic), Maplewood (8.9% Hispanic), and Lake Elmo (6.7% Hispanic).

Oakdale's Native American/Other Population

206 residents of Oakdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakdale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Oakdale is ranked #403 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Springs (0% Native American/Other). Oakdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Landfall (1.7% Native American/Other), North St. Paul (0.9% Native American/Other), Maplewood (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lake Elmo (0.9% Native American/Other).

Oakdale's Multiracial Population

1,319 residents of Oakdale identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Oakdale is ranked #213 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oakdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Landfall (4.2% Multiracial), Maplewood (4.6% Multiracial), and Lake Elmo (3.9% Multiracial). Oakdale is less Multiracial than neighboring North St. Paul (5.1% Multiracial), and Pine Springs (5.3% Multiracial).

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