Oakdale, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,614
Population
1,274/sq mi density
$45,038
Median Income
$22,486 per capita
$106,800
Home Value
$97,162 Zillow
$766
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$45,038 median income, 16.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $766/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,614
Census 2023
Population Density
1,274
per square mile
Land Area
5.2
square miles (13.4 km²)
Median Age
42.7 yrs
10% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
67.8%
Male
32.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 31.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 19.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
61.8%
Black
31.2%
Hispanic
19.1%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 16.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.1%
Spanish
16.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.4%
Veterans
6.0%
0% below US avg (6%)
Disability
24.8%
91% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.8%
9% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.462
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,614 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,274 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 67.8% |
| Female | 32.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.8% |
| Black or African American | 31.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 81.1% |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.4% |
| Veterans | 6.0% |
| Disability | 24.8% |
| Health Insurance | 92.2% |
| Uninsured | 7.8% |
| Broadband Access | 66.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.462 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |