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Oak Creek

Colorado · 889 residents · 0.369 sq mi
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Oak Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
889
+5%since 2000
from 849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,409 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5937629311K1K1990201020202024Oak Creek
2024700
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,214
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,882
+113%since 2000
from $16,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+56%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(39)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(750)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(38)
Diversity Score30.3%(270)
Diversity Score
30
+133%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−51.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Creek, Colorado?

Oak Creek, Colorado has about 889 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Creek, Colorado?

The typical household in Oak Creek, Colorado earns about $49,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Creek, Colorado expensive?

In Oak Creek, Colorado, the median home is worth about $205,800, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Creek, Colorado?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Creek, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Creek, Colorado?

About 9.6% of people in Oak Creek, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Creek, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Creek, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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