As of 2026 the population of Oakdale is 31,823. The population is expected to grow to 33,681 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.14%.
The median age of Oakdale residents is 41.
The diversity index of Oakdale is 61.4, meaning that there is a 61% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Oakdale is $122,951 and projected to be $137,317 in 2031. Per capita income is $50,247, projected to be $56,810 in 2031. 5.46% of households – 1,737 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,430,827 and the average disposable income is $87,357.
There are 13,412 housing units in Oakdale; 9,473 are owner-occupied, 3,507 are rented, and 432 are vacant. The average home value is $428,803, with 658 homes built in 2010 or later, and 339 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 844 businesses in Oakdale, employing 10,827 workers and pulling from a labor force of 14,625 age 16 and above. 7,639 workers commute into Oakdale from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,817 residents both live and work in/around Oakdale. The average travel time is 23.5 minutes. 3.61% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.08% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 9,882 drive alone, 1,362 carpool, and 112 take public transportation. 406 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,852 residents work from home.
5,795 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,246 have associates degrees, 5,785 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,564 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
