Oak Creek, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oak Creek, Colorado had a total population of 700, the 253rd largest town in Colorado, with a median household income of $85,313, which is 11% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Oak Creek Quick Facts
How Oak Creek Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 652 | 700 | +7.4% |
| Median household income | $88,512 | $85,313 | -3.6% |
| Median home value | $377,400 | $377,300 | -0.0% |
How Oak Creek Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Oak Creek Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Routt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs | 13,433 | $104,964 | 4.7% | $981,800 |
| Hayden | 2,057 | $90,804 | 6.6% | $407,900 |
| Phippsburg | 390 | $87,232 | 0.0% | $515,600 |
| Yampa | 296 | $75,109 | 9.8% | $350,000 |
Cities Similar to Oak Creek
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa | 673 | $92,625 | $367,000 | 16.5% | 15.7% |
| South Fork | 724 | $76,250 | $423,800 | 40.8% | 11.1% |
| Silverton | 637 | $77,546 | $471,100 | 51.6% | 22.0% |
| Loghill Village | 618 | $89,297 | $823,700 | 70.0% | 8.1% |
| Aspen Park | 742 | $104,167 | $693,100 | 54.5% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 700, Oak Creek's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Oak Creek is a small community located in Colorado, within Routt County. The total population is 700. It ranks as the 253rd most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Oak Creek is 45.0 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Oak Creek is $85,313. This is 11% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $377,300. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Oak Creek has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.
Education
39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Oak Creek, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Oak Creek, Colorado?
Oak Creek, Colorado has a population of 700 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Oak Creek, CO?
The median household income in Oak Creek is $85,313, which is 6% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Oak Creek, CO?
The poverty rate in Oak Creek is 12.0%. This means approximately 84 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Oak Creek, Colorado?
Oak Creek's population is 89.0% White, 0.0% Black, 1.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Oak Creek, CO?
The median home value in Oak Creek is $377,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.
How educated is Oak Creek, Colorado?
39.6% of adults (25+) in Oak Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.