Census Bureau data for Oyster Creek city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Oyster Creek city
- What is the median household income in Oyster Creek city?
- The median household income in Oyster Creek city is $36,902 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Oyster Creek city?
- The poverty rate in Oyster Creek city is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Oyster Creek city?
- $153,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Oyster Creek city?
- The median gross rent in Oyster Creek city is $1,040 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Oyster Creek city residents have a college degree?
- 2.5% of adults in Oyster Creek city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,097
Median Income
$36,902
Median Home Value
$153,300
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.1%
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-4,296 (-10.4%)
Home Value:
+$83,800 (+120.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.9 pp (-34.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.4 pp (-63.8%)
Unemployment:
-3.8 pp (-29.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,097
Median Age
49.0
Female
42.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 71.1%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Other 7.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$36,902
±$15,187
-$39,390 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$88,259
Median Family Income
$65,278
Poverty Rate
14.9%
+4.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
9.0%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
26.4%
$35–50k
14.2%
$50–75k
6.0%
$75–100k
11.3%
$100–150k
7.3%
$150–200k
8.3%
$200k+
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
668
Owner-Occupied
79.6%
Renter-Occupied
20.4%
Vacancy Rate
15.4%
Median Home Value
$153,300
-$107,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,040
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
58.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
77.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.6%
$50–100k
18.0%
$100–200k
10.0%
$200–300k
41.8%
$300–500k
0.7%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
46.0%
$1–1.5k
35.6%
$1.5–2k
18.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.8%
1 vehicle
36.1%
2 vehicles
42.7%
3+
19.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
36.8%
Mobile home
58.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.8%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
12.3%
2000–2009
3.7%
2010+
35.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
78.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
2.5%
-30.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.0%
Some College / Associate
31.4%
Less Than High School
11.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Unemployment Rate
9.1%
+4.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.3%
Self-Employed
12.0%
Government Workers
4.2%
Private For-Profit
83.8%
Industry
Construction
27.7%
Edu/Health
18.2%
Arts/Entmt.
16.5%
Prof. Services
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Retail
6.5%
Agriculture
3.5%
Finance
1.7%
Transportation
1.2%
Occupation
Management
29.2%
Construction
28.4%
Production
16.5%
Sales
16.2%
Food Prep
9.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.1 min
Drove Alone
70.2%
Carpool
16.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.3%
Walked
10.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
565
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
28.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.2%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
10.2%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
20.3%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 17.9%
Working age (18–64): 82.1%
65 and over: 30.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.0%
Naturalized Citizen
32.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
74.5%
Asia
12.7%
Europe
12.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.7%
With a Disability
40.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
82.0%
Uninsured
18.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
58.9%
Has a Computer
93.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
96.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023