Oakdale, Louisiana facts for kids
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Oakdale
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The Leatherwood Museum in Oakdale is the site of the Allen Parish Tourist Commission.
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Location of Oakdale in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
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 Oakdale
Location in Louisiana
Oakdale
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.25 sq mi (13.61 km2) |
| • Land | 5.19 sq mi (13.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
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| • Total | 6,692 |
| • Density | 1,288.91/sq mi (497.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71463
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| Area code | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-56540 |
Oakdale is a city located in Allen Parish in the southern part of Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, about 6,692 people live there.
Oakdale was first known as "Dunnsville." It was founded by William T. Dunn. You can learn about the history of Allen Parish at the Leatherwood Museum. This museum reopened in 2008 in a newly fixed-up building in Oakdale.
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Geography of Oakdale
Oakdale covers a total area of about 13.6 square kilometers (5.25 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water. Oakdale's closest town in Allen Parish is Elizabeth. It is located just west of Oakdale.
Population Changes in Oakdale
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 4,016 | — | |
| 1930 | 3,188 | −20.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,933 | 23.4% | |
| 1950 | 5,598 | 42.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,618 | 18.2% | |
| 1970 | 7,301 | 10.3% | |
| 1980 | 7,155 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,832 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 8,137 | 19.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,780 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,692 | −14.0% | |
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The population of Oakdale has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 6,692 people living in the city. These people lived in about 2,112 households.
Famous People from Oakdale
Many interesting people have come from Oakdale. Here are a few:
- Leroy Johnson was given the Medal of Honor after he passed away. This is a very high award for bravery.
- Coleman Lindsey used to be the lieutenant governor of Louisiana. This is a high position in the state government.
- Bill Dodd also served as a lieutenant governor for Louisiana.
- Mary Evelyn Parker was once the Louisiana State Treasurer. She managed the state's money.
- E. Holman Jones was a state representative for Louisiana. He helped make laws for the state.
- R.C. Slocum was a well-known football coach. He coached the Texas A&M team.
Schools in Oakdale
The Allen Parish School Board manages the public schools in Oakdale. These schools help students learn and grow.
- Oakdale High School
- Oakdale Middle School
- Oakdale Elementary School
Important Places in Oakdale
Oakdale has some important facilities. One of them is the Oakdale Federal Correctional Complex. This is a large government facility.
A big wood product plant is also near Oakdale. It is owned by the Roy O. Martin Lumber Company. This plant makes special wood boards called oriented-strand-boards. It is one of the largest plants of its kind in the world. It provides many jobs for people in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Oakdale (Luisiana) para niños
