Oyster Creek, Texas
Oyster Creek: City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
About
Oyster Creek is a city located in the county of Brazoria in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,111 and a population density of 202 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,212 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Oyster Creek
| Population : | 1,212 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Brazoria County |
| Postal code : | 77541 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 979 |
| Area : | 5.51 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:26:30 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 220 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oyster Creek is located at 29°0'11"N 95°19'55"W (29.0030200, -95.3318800).
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Demographics
The population of Oyster Creek increased by 8.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,111 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,115 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,124 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,132 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,146 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,151 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,156 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,173 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,182 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,193 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,212 | 1.57% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,174 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,098 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,043 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,089 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.9% |
| White only, percent : | 82.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 195 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $335,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,040 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $827 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,187 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,326 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,105 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 99,594 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 239,693 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $46,597 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $112,500 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,697 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 1.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 645 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 363 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 205 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 556 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 504 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,237.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.57 |
Schools in Oyster Creek
College & universities near Oyster Creek, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488110 | Natural Images Beauty College | Clute (TX) | 77531-3603 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oyster Creek, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Oyster Creek
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Freepor Post Office | Freeport (TX) | 77541 |
Other cities in Brazoria County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brazoria County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pearland | 123,562 | The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Alvin | 27,140 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Jackson | 27,063 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States |
| Angleton | 19,521 | City in Texas, USA |
| Manvel | 13,867 | City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Freeport | 12,126 | City in Texas |
| Clute | 11,724 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States |
| Richwood | 4,015 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| West Columbia | 3,830 | City in Texas, United States |
| Sweeny | 3,618 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States |
| Brazoria | 3,063 | City in Texas, USA |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,452 | Census designated place |
| Jones Creek | 2,062 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America |
| Iowa Colony | 1,822 | Village in the United States |
| Danbury | 1,757 | City in Texas |
| Brookside Village | 1,582 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Oyster Creek distances to largest Texas cities
