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Oyster Creek

Texas · 1,173 residents · 1.895 sq mi
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Oyster Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,173
−2%since 2000
from 1,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
619 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+20%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9041K1K1K1K1990201020202024Oyster Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,372
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,144 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,980
+80%since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade32.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$848
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
37.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(689)
Black3.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(386)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other2.5%(29)
Diversity Score65.6%(770)
Diversity Score
66
+49%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
−41.2 ptssince 2013
from 63.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oyster Creek, Texas?

Oyster Creek, Texas has about 1,173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oyster Creek, Texas earns about $32,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oyster Creek, Texas expensive?

In Oyster Creek, Texas, the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Oyster Creek, Texas?

About 3.9% 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 25.0% 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 234 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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