Oakes, ND

Census Place

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2020 Population

2,036

4.37% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.8

6.3% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

4.56%

25.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$75,848

6.45% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$128,100

2.97% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

1,110

7.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Oakes, ND had a population of 2.04k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $75,848. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Oakes, ND declined from 2,129 to 2,036, a −4.37% decrease and its median household income grew from $71,250 to $75,848, a 6.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oakes, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.6%), White (Hispanic) (4.91%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.08%), Other (Hispanic) (0.442%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Oakes, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Oakes, ND are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Oakes, ND was $128,100, and the homeownership rate was 79%. Most people in Oakes, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Oakes, ND was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Oakes, ND is home to a population of 2.04k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.32% of Oakes, ND residents were born outside of the country (88 people).

In 2020, there were 19.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.91k people) in Oakes, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 100 White (Hispanic) and 22 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oakes, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.91k ± 208
White (Hispanic)
100 ± 29
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
22 ± 30

5.35%

Hispanic Population

109 people

5.35% of the people in Oakes, ND are hispanic (109 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oakes, ND as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

88 people

3.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

81 people

As of 2020, 4.32% of Oakes, ND residents (88 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oakes, ND was 3.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oakes, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 6.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in Oakes, ND was 38.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Oakes, ND are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Oakes, ND residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,869 ± 1,313 people
Philippines
2,835 ± 1,305 people
Liberia
2,461 ± 1,216 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 2,869 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 2,835 and Liberia with 2,461.

Citizenship

95.9%

2020 Citizenship

97%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.9% of Oakes, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Oakes, ND was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oakes, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
35 ± 27
Korea
24 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
16 ± 21

Oakes, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Dakota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Dakota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Dakota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,334. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Oakes, ND employs 1.11k people. The largest industries in Oakes, ND are Retail Trade (180 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (168 people), and Manufacturing (140 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($100,104), Transportation & Warehousing ($71,047), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,966).

Wages

Median Household Income

$75,848

2020 value

± $7,267

6.45%

1 Year Growth

± 15.7%

Households in Oakes, ND have a median annual income of $75,848, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $71,250 in 2019, which represents a 6.45% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Oakes, ND compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

$65,498

Average Male Salary in North Dakota

± $3,509

$48,334

Average Female Salary in North Dakota

± $2,577

In 2020, full-time male employees in North Dakota made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Dakota

White
$51,342 ± $2,191
Asian
$47,530 ± $17,581
Two or More Races
$41,189 ± $10,597

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Dakota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Dakota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oakes, ND is from North Dakota.

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.43

2019 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2020, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.241% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9732

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Oakes, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oakes, ND (90 out of 1.97k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
90 ± 62
Black
0 ± 51
Native American
0 ± 51

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oakes, ND is White, followed by Black and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.11k

2020 Value

± 160

−7.5%

1 Year decline

± 21.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oakes, ND declined at a rate of −7.5%, from 1.2k employees to 1.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oakes, ND, are Management Occupations (138 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (134 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (111 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oakes, ND.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Oakes, ND, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (138 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (134 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (111 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Oakes, ND has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (7.57 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2.06 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.86 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Oakes, ND, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($76,429), Transportation Occupations ($71,089), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($70,714).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.11k

2020 Value

± 160

−7.5%

1 Year decline

± 21.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oakes, ND declined at a rate of −7.5%, from 1.2k employees to 1.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oakes, ND, are Retail Trade (180 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (168 people), and Manufacturing (140 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oakes, ND, though some of these residents may live in Oakes, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Oakes, ND, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (180 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (168 people), and Manufacturing (140 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Oakes, ND has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8.37 times higher than expected), Utilities (4.59 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.7 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Oakes, ND, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($100,104), Transportation & Warehousing ($71,047), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,966).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $62.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($10.4B) and Other ag prods. ($9.05B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Dakota.

$148B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$277B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

87.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $148B. This is expected to increase 87.3% to $277B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$17.1B
Texas
$16.8B
Illinois
$16.3B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $17.1B, followed by Texas with $16.8B and Illinois and $16.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%). The most partisan county was Slope County, ND with 89% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oakes, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oakes, ND. Showing the available data for North Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Dakota.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for North Dakota

65.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Dakota

Slope County, ND
89% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emmons County, ND
86.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Logan County, ND
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Dakota was Slope County, ND with 89% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Dakota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Dakota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Oakes, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Oakes, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Oakes, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oakes, ND was $128,100 in 2020, which is 0.557 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $124,400 to $128,100, a 2.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Oakes, ND is 79%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Oakes, ND have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oakes, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$128,100

2020 Median

± $15,768

$124,400

2019 Median

± $15,294

In 2020, the median property value in Oakes, ND grew to to $128,100 from the previous year's value of $124,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Oakes, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oakes, ND the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,848

Median Household Income

± $7,267

849

Number of Households

± 134

In 2020, the median household income of the 849 households in Oakes, ND grew to $75,848 from the previous year's value of $71,250.

The following chart displays the households in Oakes, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Oakes, ND distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oakes, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

79%

2020 Homeownership

71.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 79% of the housing units in Oakes, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Oakes, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oakes, ND have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 6.45% of the workforce in Oakes, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oakes, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (7.79%)

In 2020, 79.7% of workers in Oakes, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oakes, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oakes, ND have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

97.7% of the population of Oakes, ND has health coverage, with 55.4% on employee plans, 6.89% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 22.4% on non-group plans, and 2.69% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Dakota was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Primary care physicians in Dickey County, ND see 1226 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.905% increase from the previous year (1215 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1624 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4872 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Sioux County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (24.1%). Additionally, Rolette County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Dickey County, ND.

1,226 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dickey County, ND

Primary care physicians in Dickey County, ND see an average of 1,226 patients per year. This represents a 0.905% increase from the previous year (1,215 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dickey County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

$9,851

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Dakota

$4,410

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,461

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.97%, from $9,385 to $9,851.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

2.33%

Uninsured

55.4%

Employer Coverage

6.89%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

22.4%

Non-Group

2.69%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oakes, ND grew by 2.58% from 2.27% to 2.33%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oakes, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Sioux County
24.1% prevalence
Rolette County
16.8% prevalence
Steele County
15.3% prevalence

Sioux County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Dakota, at 24.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Dakota by county over multiple years.

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