Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oak Creek, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

37,325

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73%27,264

Hispanic/Latino

12.2%4,544

Asian

6.1%2,260

Black

4.4%1,624

Two or More

3.9%1,471

Other

0.3%125

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%869

High School Diploma

22.9%6,164

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%1,657

Some College (1+ yr)

12%3,215

Associate's Degree

11.5%3,095

Bachelor's Degree

27%7,267

Master's Degree

9.7%2,606

Professional Degree

1.3%344

Doctorate

1.4%367

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

39.4%

Graduate+

12.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$331,700

Median Renti

$1,452

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.5%9,040

Renter-Occupied

42.5%6,688

Total Units

16,183

Homeownership

57.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%283

$50K–$100K

0.4%35

$100K–$150K

2.1%187

$150K–$200K

2.8%253

$200K–$300K

30.6%2,768

$300K–$500K

53.9%4,877

$500K–$1M

6.7%604

$1M+

0.4%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,555

Mean Household Incomei

$112,970

Per Capita Incomei

$48,445

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

21,714

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%370

$10K–$15K

2.2%341

$15K–$20K

2.1%333

$20K–$25K

1.7%266

$25K–$30K

2.8%436

$30K–$35K

3.6%574

$35K–$40K

2.5%392

$40K–$45K

2.7%417

$45K–$50K

2.6%406

$50K–$60K

4.3%674

$60K–$75K

8.5%1,336

$75K–$100K

17.1%2,697

$100K–$125K

13.7%2,157

$125K–$150K

10.1%1,595

$150K–$200K

12.9%2,032

$200K+

10.8%1,702

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

392

Residentsi

422

Avg. Tenant Renti

$393/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers29 homes88% occupied$413/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8324 homes94% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC39 homes99% occupied$408/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $96,555/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

84.4%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

14.8%

Low income$48K–$77K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

61.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.4% of subsidized households are minority

42.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

77.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,50512.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,140

Mexico

638

China

129

Philippines

128

Korea

Canada

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

21,012

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

21,383

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,367(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured