Demographics & People — Oakes, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,046 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 38.8 |
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| Total Households | 842 |
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| Family Households | 539 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,893 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,004 |
| Norwegian | 477 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 429 |
| Other groups | 249 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 134 |
| English | 118 |
| Irish | 92 |
| American | 89 |
| Swedish | 72 |
Language
| English Only | 1,808 |
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| Spanish | 69 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,933 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 92 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,556 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oakes, North Dakota.
