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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Oakdale, a neighborhood in Portland, Maine, exhibits a low diversity demographic profile with a white majority of 89% in 2022 and a median income of $61,252. The neighborhood is characterized by historic architecture and proximity to Back Cove, providing scenic views and recreational opportunities.
Over the past decade, Oakdale has maintained its low diversity status. The white population has remained dominant, fluctuating between 86% and 91% from 2013 to 2022. Minor shifts in minority populations include a slight increase in the Asian population from 1% in 2014 to 3% in 2022, a stable Black population at 2-3%, and a Hispanic population fluctuating between 2% and 5%. These changes suggest a gradual movement towards increased diversity, though not significant enough to alter the neighborhood's low diversity classification.
The median income in Oakdale has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $56,514 in 2013 to $61,252 in 2022, representing an 8.4% increase over nine years. This growth was not linear, with a dip between 2013 and 2017, followed by significant recovery and growth from 2017 to 2021, and a slight decrease from 2021 to 2022. These economic fluctuations do not appear to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the neighborhood.
Oakdale's demographic profile aligns with Maine's overall population, which was approximately 90% white as of 2020. The neighborhood's gradual increase in diversity reflects broader trends of slowly increasing diversity across the state and nation. Oakdale's income trends generally align with national patterns, showing recovery and growth following economic challenges of the early 2010s, though the neighborhood's median income remains below the national median of $70,784 in 2021.
Oakdale has maintained its status as a predominantly white, low-diversity neighborhood over the past decade. Subtle shifts in minority populations and income levels suggest a gradual evolution. These changes reflect broader regional and national trends towards increased diversity and economic recovery post-2008 recession. The neighborhood's stability indicates a strong, established community character that evolves slowly over time.