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Oyster Creek

Texas · 1,111 residents · 1.895 sq mi
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Oyster Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,591. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,111
−7%since 2000
from 1,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+15%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9041K1K1K1K1990201020202024Oyster Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,591
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,144 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,108
+21%since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+9%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(905)
Black3.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(201)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score44%(525)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(762)
Black3.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(261)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.6%(39)
Diversity Score58.5%(650)
Diversity Score
59
+33%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
46.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oyster Creek, Texas?

Oyster Creek, Texas has about 1,111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oyster Creek, Texas earns about $41,591 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 $48,200, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Oyster Creek, Texas?

About 3.3% 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 14.6% 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 172 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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