Oakdale, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 355, Oakdale's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Oakdale is a small community located in Nebraska, within Antelope County. The total population is 355. It ranks as the 253rd most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oakdale is 39.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 11.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oakdale is $71,250. This is 7% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.4%. This is 121% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Oakdale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $46,700. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.7x, Oakdale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oakdale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

6.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oakdale, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.