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 $72,684 with a poverty rate of 17.05%. The median age in Oyster Creek is 47.2 years: 52.1 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oyster Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 990 | 81.82% |
| Other race | 82 | 6.78% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 6.78% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 4.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 586 | 2.05 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 288 | 1.18 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 165 | 2.82 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Female | 104 | 3.03 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Male | 29 | 2.79 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 9.86% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 6.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 2.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.16% |
| High School Graduate | 315 | 36.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 12.76% |
| Some College | 266 | 30.86% |
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 | 590 | 483 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 199 | 123 | 0 |
| Other Race | 73 | 25 | 0 |
| Black | 48 | 42 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 36 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 87.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,063 | $59,063 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,313 | $58,542 | $18,409 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,000 | $71,250 | $27,500 |
| Some College | $46,339 | $123,750 | $40,625 |
$45,000
Average Earnings
$71,250
Average Male
$27,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.46% of Oyster Creek residents speak only English, while 22.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 746 | 156 | 20.91% |
| Hispanic | 358 | 22 | 6.15% |
| Multiple | 82 | 19 | 23.17% |
| Other | 82 | 9 | 10.98% |
| Black | 56 | 8 | 14.29% |
17.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.79%
Male Poverty Rate
24.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oyster Creek is Multiple, with 23.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oyster Creek is Hispanic, with 6.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| Some College | 2.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Employed | 13% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,917 | $91,202 |
| Households | $38,750 | $72,684 |
| Married Families | $87,546 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,646 | $50,324 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
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
86
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 6.45% |
| Other Race | 30 | 41.1% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 9.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
71.57%
Born in Oyster Creek
96.03%
Native Born
3.97%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
2.98%
Naturalized
96.03% of Oyster Creek residents were born in the United States, with 71.57% having been born in Texas. 0.99% 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% |