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, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,194

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.7%12,908

Hispanic/Latino

34.1%7,910

Two or More

7.7%1,792

Asian

1.2%274

Black

1%233

Other

0.3%76

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%442

High School Diploma

22%3,272

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%1,359

Some College (1+ yr)

20.3%3,015

Associate's Degree

8.8%1,312

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%2,196

Master's Degree

4.2%631

Professional Degree

2.4%360

Doctorate

0.8%119

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

22.2%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$457,900

Median Renti

$1,559

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%5,177

Renter-Occupied

37.4%3,095

Total Units

8,540

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%243

$50K–$100K

0.8%43

$100K–$150K

0.2%12

$150K–$200K

2.2%115

$200K–$300K

8.4%436

$300K–$500K

47.3%2,447

$500K–$1M

36%1,865

$1M+

0.3%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

160

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

302

$1,000–$1,250

283

$1,250–$1,500

595

$1,500–$2,000

794

$2,000+

755

Year Built

2020 or later

1%85

2010–2019

8.8%754

2000–2009

23%1,967

1990–1999

14.9%1,273

1980–1989

14.4%1,229

1970–1979

10.4%888

1960–1969

7.6%649

1950–1959

5.3%449

1940–1949

6.5%556

1939 or earlier

8.1%690

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.1%5,714

Electricity

25.5%2,107

No Fuel

2.3%192

Wood

1.2%101

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%87

Solar

0.9%71

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,091

Mean Household Incomei

$102,474

Per Capita Incomei

$36,315

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

10.2%

Labor Forcei

11,520

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%589

$10K–$15K

6.3%522

$15K–$20K

3.3%275

$20K–$25K

2.6%212

$25K–$30K

2.7%225

$30K–$35K

2.1%172

$35K–$40K

1.4%117

$40K–$45K

5%412

$45K–$50K

4%329

$50K–$60K

6.1%506

$60K–$75K

5.3%440

$75K–$100K

13.1%1,082

$100K–$125K

9.3%770

$125K–$150K

9.3%768

$150K–$200K

8.3%690

$200K+

14.1%1,163

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

250

Residentsi

458

Avg. Tenant Renti

$564/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing26 homes95% occupied$589/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers75 homes89% occupied$556/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $83,091/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

63.2%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

29.3%

Low income$42K–$66K/yr

7.5%

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.7% of subsidized households are minority

11.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,13913.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,202

United Kingdom

276

Guatemala

148

Germany

Philippines

Poland

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,119

Avg. Commutei

35.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,344

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

940(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured

5.2%Uninsured

Oakdale, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026