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Oakdale, LA

City in Allen Parish, Louisiana.

Population

6,546

Land area

5.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,261

ZIP codes

0

Oakdale and its ZIP codes

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Oakdale at a glance

  • Oakdale is about 12 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 85th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
  • The median household income is $42,540, 30% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,700 (54% below Louisiana) and median rent is $873 a month.

Local data for Oakdale, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oakdale, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$42,540

Poverty rate

32.8%

Median home value

$98,700

Median rent

$873/mo

Homeownership

67.2%

Bachelor's or higher

7.5%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (543), French Americans (444), Scottish Americans (187).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allen Parish. PPP loans are for Oakdale.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,648

7,351 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,100

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$174M

FY 2026, $7,633 per person

Allen Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Oakdale, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.3%
  • Carpooled5.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.6%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oakdale, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

276

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

292

3.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 38°F

62.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oakdale, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.8%

U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

19.7%

U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.5%

U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts

Cities near Oakdale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ElizabethVillage9.4 mi1.6
GlenmoraTown12 mi1.7
McNaryVillage13 mi1.8
Pine PrairieVillage14 mi1.6
Turkey CreekVillage15 mi2.5
ReddellCensus-designated place17 mi3.8
Forest HillVillage18 mi3.8
PitkinCensus-designated place18 mi6.2
OberlinTown18 mi4.4
MamouTown19 mi1.4
SugartownCensus-designated place21 mi2
BasileTown23 mi1.2
EltonTown24 mi1.7
LecompteTown24 mi1.1
Ville PlatteCity24 mi4
WoodworthTown25 mi8.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oakdale, LA in?
Oakdale is in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Oakdale, LA?
About 6,546 people live in Oakdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oakdale?
Nearby places include Elizabeth (9.4 mi), Glenmora (12 mi), McNary (13 mi), Pine Prairie (14 mi), Turkey Creek (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023