Oakes, ND Demographics

A map of Oakes's Population by Race

Oakes, North Dakota had a population of 1,798 in 2020. It was 89.9% White, 0.2% Black, 0.7% Asian, 6.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Oakes is the 31st 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).

Oakes's White Population

1,617 residents of Oakes identify as White, or 89.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Oakes slightly larger than the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Oakes is ranked #248 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oakes is more White than neighboring Ludden (86.7% White), and Cogswell (89% White). Oakes is less White than neighboring Verona (96.6% White), Hecla (95.3% White), and LaMoure (94.2% White).

Oakes's Black Population

3 residents of Oakes identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oakes roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Oakes is ranked #134 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oakes is more Black than neighboring Ludden (0% Black), Verona (0% Black), Hecla (0% Black), LaMoure (0.1% Black), and Cogswell (0% Black).

Oakes's Asian Population

12 residents of Oakes identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oakes roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Oakes is ranked #79 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oakes is more Asian than neighboring Ludden (0% Asian), Verona (0% Asian), LaMoure (0.3% Asian), and Cogswell (0% Asian). Oakes is less Asian than neighboring Hecla (1% Asian).

Oakes's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Oakes identify as Hispanic, or 6.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oakes roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Oakes is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oakes is more Hispanic than neighboring Verona (1.7% Hispanic), Hecla (1.6% Hispanic), LaMoure (1.7% Hispanic), and Cogswell (2.7% Hispanic). Oakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Ludden (6.7% Hispanic).

Oakes's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Oakes identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oakes roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Oakes is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ludden (0% Native American/Other), and Hecla (0% Native American/Other). Oakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Verona (1.7% Native American/Other), LaMoure (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cogswell (2.7% Native American/Other).

Oakes's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Oakes identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oakes roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Oakes is ranked #276 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Verona (0% Multiracial). Oakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Ludden (6.7% Multiracial), LaMoure (2.9% Multiracial), and Cogswell (5.5% Multiracial).

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