Oak Creek, WI Demographics

A map of Oak Creek's Population by Race

Oak Creek, Wisconsin had a population of 36,497 in 2020. It was 76.2% White, 3.4% Black, 6.9% Asian, 9.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oak Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Oak Creek is the 23rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Oak Creek's White Population

27,799 residents of Oak Creek identify as White, or 76.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Oak Creek roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Oak Creek is ranked #733 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oak Creek is more White than neighboring Cudahy (73.4% White). Oak Creek is less White than neighboring South Milwaukee (77.2% White), Caledonia (81.5% White), St. Francis (77% White), and Franklin (77.4% White).

Oak Creek's Black Population

1,228 residents of Oak Creek identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oak Creek roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Oak Creek is ranked #42 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oak Creek is more Black than neighboring South Milwaukee (3.3% Black), and Caledonia (3.2% Black). Oak Creek is less Black than neighboring Cudahy (4.1% Black), and Franklin (5% Black).

Oak Creek's Asian Population

2,508 residents of Oak Creek identify as Asian, or 6.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oak Creek roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Oak Creek is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oak Creek is more Asian than neighboring South Milwaukee (1.5% Asian), Cudahy (1.6% Asian), Caledonia (1.7% Asian), and St. Francis (1.9% Asian). Oak Creek is less Asian than neighboring Franklin (7.4% Asian).

Oak Creek's Hispanic Population

3,448 residents of Oak Creek identify as Hispanic, or 9.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oak Creek roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Oak Creek is ranked #86 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oak Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Caledonia (8.7% Hispanic), and Franklin (6.7% Hispanic). Oak Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring South Milwaukee (13% Hispanic), Cudahy (15.4% Hispanic), and St. Francis (12.5% Hispanic).

Oak Creek's Native American/Other Population

251 residents of Oak Creek identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oak Creek roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Oak Creek is ranked #326 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oak Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin (0.6% Native American/Other). Oak Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Milwaukee (1% Native American/Other), Cudahy (1% Native American/Other), and St. Francis (1.1% Native American/Other).

Oak Creek's Multiracial Population

1,263 residents of Oak Creek identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oak Creek roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Oak Creek is ranked #296 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oak Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklin (2.9% Multiracial). Oak Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring South Milwaukee (4% Multiracial), Cudahy (4.4% Multiracial), Caledonia (4.2% Multiracial), and St. Francis (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.