Oyster Creek is a city located in Brazoria County Texas. Oyster Creek has a 2024 population of 1,221. Oyster Creek is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 3.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,175 in 2020.
The average household income in Oyster Creek is $68,339 with a poverty rate of 21.14%. The median age in Oyster Creek is 49.3 years: 52.8 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oyster Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 877 | 79.95% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 11.49% |
| Other race | 78 | 7.11% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 565 | 1.93 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 283 | 1.13 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 162 | 2.78 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Female | 105 | 2.62 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 15 | 2.87 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
79.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 9.98% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 1.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 0.99% |
| High School Graduate | 302 | 37.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 11.82% |
| Some College | 255 | 31.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 611 | 502 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 184 | 120 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 62 | 0 |
| Other Race | 59 | 28 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 3.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,500 | $83,333 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,438 | $35,227 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,063 | $76,667 | $29,875 |
| Some College | $43,056 | $91,667 | $35,000 |
$39,063
Average Earnings
$76,667
Average Male
$29,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.18% of Oyster Creek residents speak only English, while 15.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 780 | 182 | 23.33% |
| Hispanic | 284 | 38 | 13.38% |
| Other | 78 | 8 | 10.26% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Multiple | 117 | 3 | 2.56% |
21.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.92%
Male Poverty Rate
28.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oyster Creek is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oyster Creek is Multiple, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.42% |
| Some College | 7.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.88% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,278 | $87,338 |
| Households | $36,902 | $68,339 |
| Married Families | $90,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,939 | $45,558 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 23 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 5.24% |
| Other Race | 27 | 45.76% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 12.98% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.03%
Born in Oyster Creek
94.99%
Native Born
5.01%
Foreign Born
3.37%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
94.99% of Oyster Creek residents were born in the United States, with 77.03% having been born in Texas. 3.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,280 | 12 | 0.95% |
| 2028 | 1,268 | 12 | 0.96% |
| 2027 | 1,256 | 11 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 1,245 | 12 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 1,233 | 12 | 0.98% |
| 2024 | 1,221 | 11 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 1,210 | 12 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1,198 | 10 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 1,188 | 13 | 1.11% |
| 2020 | 1,175 | -30 | -2.49% |
| 2019 | 1,205 | 13 | 1.09% |
| 2018 | 1,192 | 10 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1,182 | 17 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 1,165 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 1,157 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 1,153 | 15 | 1.32% |
| 2013 | 1,138 | 8 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 1,130 | 9 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 1,121 | 5 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 1,116 | 0 | 0% |