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Oakdale, LA


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Oakdale, Louisiana

Oakdale, Louisiana, in Allen county, is 52 miles NE of Lake Charles, Louisiana (center to center) and 165 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 8,137 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Oakdale

In Oakdale, about 28% of adults are married. People in Oakdale are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 38% of Oakdale is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Oakdale.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakdale had a median family income of $28,506.

Political Inclinations

Oakdale folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Oakdale Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Oakdale that were owner-occupied was 63%.

Commuting

In Oakdale, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oakdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOakdale Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOakdale Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOakdale Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Oakdale Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Oakdale, LA

Comparing Oakdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men49
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty16
College Educated Adults15
Median Family Income14
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

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