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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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am i middle class

$20,733 $31,103 $62,206

City

$30,431 $45,652 $91,304

State

$36,877 $55,322 $110,644

Nation

According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

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Oakdale median earnings by income bracket

Oakdale employment by industry

Labour Type	Male	Female
Construction industry	12.2%	12.2%
Manufacturing sector	12.7%	12.7%
Financial & insurance services	1.8%	1.8%
Wholesale & retail services	4.0%	4.0%
Public administration	21.4%	21.4%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities	21.9%	21.9%
Education, health & social services	1.5%	1.5%
Other	24.3%	24.3%

Nearby cities with high median household income

City	Population	Household Income	National Avg.
McNary, LA	170	$49,167	11.1%
Pine Prairie, LA	1,589	$36,847	33.4%
Oberlin, LA	1,778	$35,000	36.7%
Reddell, LA	730	$34,311	38.0%
Glenmora, LA	1,413	$32,865	40.6%
Oakdale, LA	7,571	$31,103	43.8%

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Household Income	National Avg.
Acton Vale, QC	7,572	n/a
Gonzales, TX	7,573	$48,930	11.6%
Breinigsville, PA	7,574	$78,808	42.5%
Middleborough Center, MA	7,564	$67,273	21.6%
Chibougamau, QC	7,561	n/a
Oakdale, LA	7,571	$31,103	43.8%

Source: The Oakdale, LA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Index	Oakdale	Louisiana	National
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 rate	3.3%	4.6%	4.7%
Poverty level	21.4%	19.7%	15.1%