Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Oak Creek: City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
About
Oak Creek is a city located in the county of Milwaukee in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 34,451. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,469 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Oak Creek
| Population : | 36,469 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Milwaukee County |
| Postal code : | 53154 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 414 |
| Area : | 73690000 km2 |
| Altitude : | 702 feet / 214 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:54:06 (18th December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 5.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oak Creek is located at 42°53'9"N 87°51'47"W (42.8858500, -87.8631400).
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Official website of Oak Creek
Demographics
The population of Oak Creek increased by 5.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 34,451 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,661 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,867 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,045 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,143 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,298 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,018 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,281 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,406 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,325 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,469 | 0.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 56,786 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 56,826 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 56,721 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 56,833 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 96.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,024 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 27,499 |
Oak Creek zip code is 53154.
County name: Milwaukee, County
fips: 55079
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 27,499 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $124,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,003 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $314 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $638 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 149 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 23,135 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,109 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 102,454 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,328,331 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 303,127 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,357 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,924 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,695 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 616 |
| 2019 total employment : | 10,374 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 402,451 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -5.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,994 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,331 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,810 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,159 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 127 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,054 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 334 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,772 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 116.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 486.98 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $171,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,450 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $424 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,434 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,324 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,957 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,001 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 52,267 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,337 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,316 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,346 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 439 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 372 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 66 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 363 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 997.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.60 |
People born in Oak Creek (2)
People born in Oak Creek, including actor and football player John Matuszak, US association football player Margaret Domka, .
List
Schools in Oak Creek
College & universities near Oak Creek, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448798 | Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee | Milwaukee (WI) | 53221 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oak Creek, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKA | Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station | 5601 South 6th Street | RAIL |
| MKE | Milwaukee Intermodal Station | 433 West St. Paul Ave. | RAIL |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Oak Creek
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Milwauk Post Office | South Milwaukee (WI) | 53172 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Oak Creek , Colorado stream in Colorado, USA with a population of 959 people.
Other cities in Milwaukee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Milwaukee County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 589,067 | The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. |
| West Allis | 59,748 | The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. |
| Wauwatosa | 48,084 | A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. |
| Franklin | 36,222 | Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| South Milwaukee | 20,673 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Cudahy | 18,077 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Greendale | 14,127 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Whitefish Bay | 14,110 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Shorewood | 13,117 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Brown Deer | 12,191 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Saint Francis | 9,725 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Hales Corners | 7,553 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Fox Point | 6,628 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| West Milwaukee | 4,090 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| River Hills | 1,575 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Greenfield | 1,000 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
Distance to Other Cities
Oak Creek distances to largest Wisconsin cities
