Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oakdale, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#29/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,585

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.1%19,188

Asian

12.9%3,680

Black

9.5%2,710

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%1,555

Two or More

4.3%1,227

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%184

Other

0.1%31

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%687

High School Diploma

20.9%4,100

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%1,312

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%2,694

Associate's Degree

13.2%2,598

Bachelor's Degree

24.3%4,766

Master's Degree

8.9%1,739

Professional Degree

1.3%253

Doctorate

1.1%223

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

35.6%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$318,100

Median Renti

$1,481

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.5%8,964

Renter-Occupied

22.5%2,602

Total Units

11,959

Homeownership

77.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,772

Mean Household Incomei

$111,625

Per Capita Incomei

$45,119

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

15,319

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

364

Residentsi

875

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers68 homes67% occupied$510/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8247 homes91% occupied$447/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC49 homes91% occupied$448/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,772/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

83.2%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

15.1%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

1.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $75K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

83.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.5% of subsidized households are minority

12.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,278(5.7% of civilian adults)