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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oyster Creek

Texas · 1,192 residents · 1.895 sq mi
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Oyster Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,144. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,192
+27%since 1990
from 939 in 1990
1990 – 2025
629 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 496 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+17%since 1990
from 28.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9041K1K1K1K1990201020202024Oyster Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,144
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,656 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$15,000
+60%since 1990
from $9,362 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $457 in 1990
US average: $602
68.2%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
31.8% rent
1.1
−21%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(724)
Black6.7%(63)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(557)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(905)
Black3.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(201)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score44%(525)
44
−26%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.2%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−16%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oyster Creek, Texas?

Oyster Creek, Texas has about 1,192 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oyster Creek, Texas?

The typical household in Oyster Creek, Texas earns about $35,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oyster Creek, Texas expensive?

In Oyster Creek, Texas, the median home is worth about $37,300, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Oyster Creek, Texas?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oyster Creek, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oyster Creek, Texas?

About 19.2% of people in Oyster Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oyster Creek, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oyster Creek, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 253 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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