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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oak Creek

Wisconsin · 19,513 residents · 28.447 sq mi
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Oak Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,995. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 8,943 residents. Median home value is $81,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

19,513
−31%vs 2000
vs 28,456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
686 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 1,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
18K23K28K34K39K1990201020202024Oak Creek
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,995
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,779 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,467
−34%vs 2000
vs $23,586 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$81,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $136,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$514
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $704 in 2000
US average: $450
65.7%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.9% in 2000
34.3% rent
2.0
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(25,514)
Black1.8%(503)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,267)
Asian2.4%(676)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(5,846)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(19,034)
Black0.6%(117)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(555)
Asian0.4%(87)
Other1.4%(275)
Diversity Score12.4%(2,424)
12
−40%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.1%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oak Creek, Wisconsin?

Oak Creek, Wisconsin has about 19,513 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Oak Creek, Wisconsin earns about $39,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Creek, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $81,200, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Creek, Wisconsin?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Creek, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Creek, Wisconsin?

About 2.2% of people in Oak Creek, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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