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Population Review

Oakdale, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Oakdale, California is 23,155 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 318th-largest city in California. The median household income is $86,478, the median home value is $432,800, and the median age is 35.1.

The population has grown 11.5% since 2010 (20,823 → 23,209).

23,155

Population

3720

People / sq mi

$86,478

Median Income

$432,800

Median Home Value

Oakdale covers 6.2 sq mi of land at 3720 people per square mile.

About Oakdale, CA

Oakdale is a city in California with a population of 23,155. It ranks #318 among cities in California by population. The median age is 35.1, younger than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Oakdale is $86,478, above the US median of $74,580. 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $432,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,471. The homeownership rate of 63.7% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Oakdale reflects 21.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.3 minutes each way.

Oakdale city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Oakdale city had a population of 20,823 in 2010 and 23,209 in 2024, a 11.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,596 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.78%.

2019 · 24K20102024

23,209

Population (2024)

20,823

Population (2010)

23,596

Peak (2019)

0.78%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201020,823
201120,949
201221,224
201321,457
201421,764
201522,125
201622,573
201723,026
201823,395
201923,596
202023,208
202123,270
202223,190
202323,139
202423,209

Race & Ethnicity

White66.0%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$86,478

Median Household Income

$36,849

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$432,800

Median Home Value

$1,471

Median Rent

63.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.8%

High School+

21.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

81.6%

Public Transit

4.4%

Work From Home

36.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.0%

Foreign Born

79.4%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

12.0%

With Disability

94.6%

Health Insurance

91.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.9%
Manufacturing11.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.2%
Public Administration8.1%
Construction7.7%
Retail Trade7.5%
Information4.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Agriculture & Mining3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakdale, California has a population of 23,155 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 318th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Oakdale, California is $86,478, with 10.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Oakdale, California is $432,800, with median monthly rent at $1,471 and a homeownership rate of 63.7%.

The median age in Oakdale, California is 35.1 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The population has grown 11.5% since 2010 (20,823 → 23,209).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.