City · Louisiana
Oakdale, Louisiana
Oakdale, city, in Allen Parish, Louisiana. Oakdale had 6,526 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,692 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,546 (±21). GEOID 2256540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,526
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,692 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,546 ±21
Median household income
$42,540
±$17,317 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$98,700
±$12,822 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$873
±$175 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Oakdale and what county is it in?
Oakdale is a city in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It covers 5.2 square miles of land, 1,289 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oakdale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,526 people lived in Oakdale on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 6,692 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,546 (±21).
| Measure | Oakdale | Allen Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,546 ±21 | 22,477 | −1,061 |
| Households | 1,964 ±225 | 7,854 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.25 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,613 ±238 | 9,587 | no clear change |
Oakdale's population since 2000
From 8,137 in 2000 to 6,526 in 2025: down 19.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oakdale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oakdale?
The median resident of Oakdale is 40.1 years old; 14.5% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.5%. 13.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oakdale | Allen Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±4.0 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.5% ±3.6 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±3.8 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Male | 60.8% ±3.4 pts | 56.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.6% ±1.6 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.6% ±4.7 pts | 64.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.5% ±4.7 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.9% ±2.2 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.0% ±2.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±2.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.0% ±6.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8% ±6.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.8% ±5.4 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.5% ±3.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.2% ±5.5 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oakdale earn?
Half of Oakdale's 1,964 households earn less than $42,540 a year (±$17,317), against $46,469 in Allen Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $40,044 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oakdale | Allen Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,540 ±$17,317 | $46,469 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $48,617 ±$7,749 | $62,329 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,808 ±$2,677 | $23,398 | −$5,281 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.8% ±11.7 pts | 23.1% | +14.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 53.3% ±20.0 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.4% ±8.6 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% ±4.8 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.4% ±7.3 pts | 81.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oakdale?
Owners occupy 67.2% of Oakdale's occupied homes and renters 32.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $98,700 by its owner (±$12,822). The median renter pays $873 a month including utilities, and 60.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oakdale | Allen Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $98,700 ±$12,822 | $104,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $873 ±$175 | $775 | +$327 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.8% ±18.4 pts | 49.1% | +34.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $783 ±$284 | $1,192 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.2% ±11.5 pts | 74.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.8% ±11.5 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,613 ±238 | 9,587 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.7% ±7.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4% ±6.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.3% ±6.6 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% ±3.6 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6% ±3.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.2% ±7.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.9% ±5.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oakdale building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Oakdale in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oakdale work and get to work?
77.3% of Oakdale's workers drive alone and 13.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes.
| Measure | Oakdale | Allen Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.1% ±5.4 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.4% ±9.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±8.2 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±4.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±4.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.6% ±7.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min ±6.8 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Oakdale?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Oakdale, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Allen Parish | 2,714 | $32,307 |
| Tract 9502.02Allen Parish | 2,039 | not published |
| Tract 9502.01Allen Parish | 1,998 | $44,152 |
| Tract 9504Allen Parish | 4,349 | $52,910 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Oakdale) · Census block assignment files
How does Oakdale compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oakdale is the 4,230th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 50th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Oakdale ranks 177th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 50th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 70th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 92nd | 263 |
| Median household income | 177th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 239th | 263 |
| Median home value | 205th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 143rd | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 216th | 229 |
| Median age | 86th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 144th | 260 |
| Work from home | 15th | 87 |
| Travel time to work | 183rd | 260 |
Oakdale's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Oakdale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Oakdale?
14 of the 57 figures for Oakdale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Oakdale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Oakdale.