Oyster Creek, Texas facts for kids
For the river in Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties, Texas see: Oyster Creek (Texas).
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Oyster Creek, Texas
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Location of Oyster Creek, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
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| • Total | 1,173 |
| • Density | 548.1/sq mi (212.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77541
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-54528 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1364659 |
Oyster Creek is a small city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,173 people lived there. It is named after a nearby stream.
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Where is Oyster Creek?
Oyster Creek is located in Texas. Its exact spot is 28.998521 degrees north and 95.325062 degrees west. Part of the city is next to the stream called Oyster Creek.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,473 | — | |
| 1990 | 912 | −38.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,192 | 30.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,111 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,173 | 5.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,192 people living in Oyster Creek. These people lived in 440 homes, and 304 of these were families. The city had about 629 people per square mile (243 people per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Oyster Creek?
Most people in Oyster Creek are White (87%). Other groups include African American (3.61%), Native American (1.59%), and Asian (0.42%). About 16.86% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 32.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (53%) were married couples. About 10% of homes had a female head of household with no husband.
The average age of people in Oyster Creek was 33 years old. About 30.2% of the population was under 18. About 10.7% of people were 65 or older.
The average income for a household was $35,144. For families, it was $38,676. About 19.2% of all people, and 29.5% of those under 18, lived below the poverty line.
Schools and Learning
The Brazosport Independent School District serves the city of Oyster Creek. This means students in Oyster Creek go to schools in this district.
Local Schools
Here are some of the schools that students from Oyster Creek attend:
- Freeport Elementary School (for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 1st grade)
- Velasco Elementary School (for students in 2nd through 4th grades)
- Lanier Middle School (for students in 5th and 6th grades)
- Freeport Intermediate School (for students in 7th and 8th grades)
- Brazosport High School (for students in 9th through 12th grades)
Before 2017, Velasco Elementary taught students from Pre-K to 4th grade. Then, the school district changed things. Velasco Elementary became a school for grades 2-4. A new school, Freeport Elementary, opened in 2018 for Pre-K to 1st grade.
College and Library
Oyster Creek is also served by Brazosport College. This college offers higher education for students after high school. The city also has access to the Brazoria County Library System, where people can borrow books and other materials.
More About Oyster Creek
In Spanish: Oyster Creek (Texas) para niños
