Oakdale Population 2026

Oakdale has a population of 22,259, making it the #2135 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 396× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

WashingtonOakdale
Location of Oakdale (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
22,259
Rank in United States
#2135
Coordinates
37.77°N, 120.85°W
~48 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,786 km
2,351 miles, straight line

Other big cities in California

CityPopulationRank in United States
Los Angeles3,820,914#2
San Diego1,404,452#8
San Jose997,368#12
San Francisco827,526#17
Fresno542,107#34
Sacramento524,943#35
Long Beach474,140#41
Oakland419,267#45

Cities near Oakdale

  • Riverbank24,122 people · ~8 km away
  • Modesto211,266 people · ~19 km away
  • Ceres47,963 people · ~21 km away
  • Turlock72,292 people · ~30 km away
  • Manteca75,448 people · ~33 km away
  • Lathrop20,866 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oakdale?
Oakdale has a population of 22,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2135 biggest city in United States.
What state is Oakdale in?
Oakdale is located in California, United States.
Is Oakdale the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,786 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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