Oakdale, Louisiana

Oakdale is a city in Allen Parish in south Louisiana, United States. The population was 7,780 at the 2010 census.[2]

Oakdale
City
City of Oakdale
The Leatherwood Museum in Oakdale is the site of the Allen Parish Tourist Commission.
The Leatherwood Museum in Oakdale is the site of the Allen Parish Tourist Commission.
Location of Oakdale in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Oakdale in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
Oakdale is located in Louisiana
Oakdale
Oakdale
Oakdale is located in the United States
Oakdale
Oakdale
Coordinates: 30°48′48″N 92°39′38″W
Country United States
State Louisiana
Government
 • MayorGene Paul
Area
[1]
 • Total5.25 sq mi (13.61 km2)
 • Land5.19 sq mi (13.45 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,692
 • Density1,288.91/sq mi (497.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71463
Area code318
FIPS code22-56540
Websitewww.cityofoakdale.net
Oakdale welcome sign
Entrance to Oakdale City Hall at 333 E. 6th Ave.
Oakdale branch of the Allen Parish Library at 405 E 6th Ave.
Downtown Oakdale, with the United States Post Office at the front right.
First United Methodist Church at 309 E 6th Ave. in Oakdale
Behind the barricades at the Federal Correctional Institution, Oakdale

Oakdale was founded as "Dunnsville" by William T. Dunn. The history of Allen Parish is preserved at the Leatherwood Museum, which reopened on September 27, 2008, in a renovated facility at 202 E. 7th Ave. in Oakdale.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.6 km2), of which 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 1.18%, is water.[2] Oakdale's closest neighbor in Allen Parish is Elizabeth, located just west of Oakdale.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19204,016—
19303,188−20.6%
19403,93323.4%
19505,59842.3%
19606,61818.2%
19707,30110.3%
19807,155−2.0%
19906,832−4.5%
20008,13719.1%
20107,780−4.4%
20206,692−14.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census
Oakdale racial composition[5]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 3,197 47.77%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 2,117 31.63%
Native American 71 1.06%
Asian 66 0.99%
Pacific Islander 2 0.03%
Other/Mixed 289 4.32%
Hispanic or Latino 950 14.2%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,692 people, 2,112 households, and 1,418 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 8,137 people, 2,246 households, and 1,525 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,603.6 inhabitants per square mile (619.2/km2). There were 2,512 housing units at an average density of 495.1 per square mile (191.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 62.07% White, 34.94% African American, 0.57% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.22% of the population.

There were 2,246 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 23.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 38.6% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 157.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 179.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,826, and the median income for a family was $28,506. Males had a median income of $32,179 versus $16,039 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,288. About 21.7% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Education

Allen Parish School Board operates public schools:

Notable facilities

Oakdale is home to the Oakdale Federal Correctional Complex.

In April 2009, the Roy O. Martin Lumber Company, doing business as Martco, unveiled a $200 million oriented-strand-board plant near Oakdale. The largest plant of its kind in the world, the facility initially employed 170 persons, according to company president Roy O. Martin, III.[7]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Oakdale city, Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  3. Bill Sumrall (September 27, 2008). "A step into past: Museum showcases history of Allen Parish". The Town Talk (Alexandria). Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. Tom Bonnette (April 24, 2007). "Growing in Cenla: Martco 's $200M OSB plant near Oakdale is world's largest". Alexandria Town Talk. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
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