Oak Creek is a city located in Milwaukee County Wisconsin. Oak Creek has a 2024 population of 37,374. Oak Creek is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,500 in 2020.
The average household income in Oak Creek is $103,997 with a poverty rate of 4.68%. The median age in Oak Creek is 39.5 years: 39.9 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,162 | 80.37% |
| Two or more races | 2,770 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 2,173 | 5.99% |
| Black or African American | 1,174 | 3.24% |
| Other race | 948 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,346 | 2.36 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 7,323 | 3.07 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 6,031 | 1.25 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Female | 1,352 | 3.06 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 640 | 3.04 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 721 | 2.74% |
| Associates Degree | 3,151 | 11.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,848 | 26.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,263 | 12.41% |
| High School Graduate | 7,209 | 27.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 507 | 1.93% |
| Some College | 4,604 | 17.5% |
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 | 20,778 | 20,097 | 7,966 |
| Hispanic | 2,232 | 1,896 | 406 |
| 2+ Races | 1,584 | 1,436 | 323 |
| Asian | 1,569 | 1,395 | 1,117 |
| Black | 918 | 893 | 422 |
| Other Race | 589 | 470 | 101 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 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 asian people with a rate of 71.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,563 | $78,336 | $53,898 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,360 | $91,389 | $66,945 |
| High School Graduate | $45,359 | $53,729 | $29,519 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,042 | $42,438 | $24,801 |
| Overall | $59,256 | $67,945 | $50,410 |
| Some College | $59,549 | $66,953 | $51,061 |
$59,256
Average Earnings
$67,945
Average Male
$50,410
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.69% of Oak Creek residents speak only English, while 16.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,588 | 1,298 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,831 | 236 | 6.16% |
| Black | 1,172 | 111 | 9.47% |
| Asian | 2,156 | 29 | 1.35% |
| Other | 879 | 19 | 2.16% |
| Multiple | 2,661 | 19 | 0.71% |
4.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.25%
Male Poverty Rate
5.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oak Creek is Black, with 9.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oak Creek is Multiple, with 0.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.83% |
| Some College | 5.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.89% |
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,494 | $125,810 |
| Households | $86,408 | $103,997 |
| Married Families | $127,324 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,675 | $64,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,705
Number of Veterans
1,549
Male Veterans
156
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 505 |
| Second Gulf War | 394 |
| First Gulf War | 365 |
| Korea | 96 |
| World War II | 47 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 487 |
| 35 to 54 | 422 |
| 75+ | 406 |
| 55 to 64 | 254 |
| 18 to 34 | 136 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,608 | 6.88% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 1.94% |
| Black | 22 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
69.49%
Born in Oak Creek
88.16%
Native Born
11.84%
Foreign Born
6.47%
Non Citizen
5.37%
Naturalized
88.16% of Oak Creek residents were born in the United States, with 69.49% having been born in Wisconsin. 6.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 38,467 | 218 | 0.57% |
| 2028 | 38,249 | 219 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 38,030 | 219 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 37,811 | 218 | 0.58% |
| 2025 | 37,593 | 219 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 37,374 | 218 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 37,156 | 1,094 | 3.03% |
| 2022 | 36,062 | -268 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 36,330 | -170 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 36,500 | 118 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 36,382 | -69 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 36,451 | 139 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 36,312 | 278 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 36,034 | 726 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 35,308 | 156 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 35,152 | 102 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 35,050 | 179 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 34,871 | 208 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 34,663 | 172 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 34,491 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 28,456 | 8,943 | 45.83% |
| 1990 | 19,513 | 2,581 | 15.24% |
| 1980 | 16,932 | 3,004 | 21.57% |
| 1970 | 13,928 | 4,556 | 48.61% |
| 1960 | 9,372 | -29,095 | -75.64% |