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Oak Creek, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Oak Creek, Wisconsin is 36,473 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $93,120, the median home value is $305,100, and the median age is 38.9.

The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (34,490 → 38,373).

36,473

Population

1282

People / sq mi

$93,120

Median Income

$305,100

Median Home Value

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Oak Creek covers 28.4 sq mi of land at 1282 people per square mile.

About Oak Creek, WI

The poverty rate is what most separates Oak Creek from the typical city: 2.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 36,473 residents, Oak Creek is a city in Wisconsin. It ranks #22 among cities in Wisconsin by population.

Median household income is $93,120, above the US median of $78,538. Only 2.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $305,100, with typical rent around $1,397.

38.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Around 11.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Oak Creek city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Oak Creek city had a population of 34,490 in 2010 and 38,373 in 2024, a 11.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,373 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.77%.

2024 · 38K20102024
Oak Creek city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

38,373

Population (2024)

34,490

Population (2010)

38,373

Peak (2024)

0.77%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201034,490
201134,661
201234,867
201335,045
201435,143
201535,298
201636,018
201736,281
201836,406
201936,325
202036,674
202136,399
202237,425
202337,808
202438,373

Race & Ethnicity

White76.8%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$93,120

Median Household Income

$47,480

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$305,100

Median Home Value

$1,397

Median Rent

59.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.9%

High School+

38.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

78.2%

Public Transit

11.4%

Work From Home

22.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

18.0%

Foreign Born

83.4%

Non-English at Home

5.2%

Veterans

11.2%

With Disability

96.5%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.3%
Manufacturing16.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.6%
Retail Trade9.4%
Information8.5%
Construction5.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.0%
Public Administration3.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Creek, Wisconsin has a population of 36,473 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest city in Wisconsin.

The median household income in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is $93,120, with 2.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is $305,100, with median monthly rent at $1,397 and a homeownership rate of 59.4%.

The median age in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (34,490 → 38,373).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.