Population 37,325 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oak Creek
Household size in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Oak Creek run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.55 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in Oak Creek is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in Oak Creek, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oak Creek
Renters in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Oak Creek than nationally: 42.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 38.0% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Only ten of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Oak Creek: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Oak Creek has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Oak Creek is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east. Oak Creek has newer homes than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $859 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,071 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,177 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,454 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$595 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oak Creek pays $1,454 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Milwaukee area as a whole ($1,290). Rent has climbed $595 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oak Creek
Bachelor's degrees in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Oak Creek than nationally: 40.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across the Milwaukee area. The share with a degree is up 14.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Oak Creek: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oak Creek
| Period | Oak Creek | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Oak Creek has been strong: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 18 of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oak Creek compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek | 2.44 | 39.7 | 6.6% | 42.5% | 3.8% | 1990 | $1,454 | 40.2% | 95.0% | 1.2% |
| South Milwaukee | 2.46 | 40.5 | 11.8% | 33.2% | 6.4% | 1957 | $1,049 | 29.3% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
| Cudahy | 2.18 | 42.9 | 12.5% | 38.3% | 5.7% | 1962 | $985 | 28.4% | 93.3% | 2.3% |
| Franklin | 2.54 | 43.7 | 7.2% | 22.6% | 3.9% | 1988 | $1,426 | 44.8% | 95.2% | 3.4% |
| Greendale | 2.37 | 41.7 | 12.6% | 33.2% | 4.1% | 1966 | $1,295 | 46.0% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| St. Francis | 1.72 | 52.2 | 6.1% | 45.3% | 5.8% | 1966 | $1,036 | 30.5% | 93.5% | 3.2% |
| Kneeland | 2.42 | 52.5 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 2.0% | 1979 | $2,471 | 20.0% | 92.9% | 2.0% |
| Greenfield | 2.18 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 45.5% | 4.6% | 1974 | $1,213 | 33.8% | 94.2% | 2.4% |
| Caledonia | 2.50 | 45.4 | 7.8% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 1979 | $1,236 | 31.3% | 92.6% | 3.3% |
| Franksville | 2.56 | 45.6 | 6.6% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 1974 | $1,328 | 39.1% | 95.0% | 4.6% |
| Hales Corners | 2.42 | 42.5 | 9.4% | 40.1% | 5.8% | 1964 | $1,333 | 43.8% | 95.6% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oak Creek. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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