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33%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
44%
Household income NAT. AVG.
29%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexOakdaleLouisianaNational
Income per capita$19,854$25,515$29,829
Median household income$31,103$45,652$55,322
Median income owner occupied$40,028$59,392$70,586
Median income renter occupied$27,765$27,113$35,192
Median earnings male$21,674$38,087$36,919
Median earnings female$22,014$22,909$26,250
Unemployment rate3.3%4.6%4.7%
Poverty level21.4%19.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Oakdale is 33% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Oakdale is 44% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Oakdale is 29% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Oakdale is 41% higher than the national average

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      $20,733 $31,103 $62,206
      City
      $30,431 $45,652 $91,304
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Oakdale median earnings by income bracket

      Oakdale employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.2%12.2%
      Manufacturing sector12.7%12.7%
      Financial & insurance services1.8%1.8%
      Wholesale & retail services4.0%4.0%
      Public administration21.4%21.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities21.9%21.9%
      Education, health & social services1.5%1.5%
      Other24.3%24.3%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      McNary, LA170$49,16711.1%
      Pine Prairie, LA1,589$36,84733.4%
      Oberlin, LA1,778$35,00036.7%
      Reddell, LA730$34,31138.0%
      Glenmora, LA1,413$32,86540.6%
      Oakdale, LA7,571$31,10343.8%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Acton Vale, QC7,572n/a 
      Gonzales, TX7,573$48,93011.6%
      Breinigsville, PA7,574$78,80842.5%
      Middleborough Center, MA7,564$67,27321.6%
      Chibougamau, QC7,561n/a 
      Oakdale, LA7,571$31,10343.8%
      Source: The Oakdale, LA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).