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Creston

California · 94 residents · 0.564 sq mi
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Creston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 94 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
167 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 167 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+8%vs 2011
vs 36.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0275481108201020202024Creston
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $85,357 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$50,901
+16%vs 2011
vs $43,934 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.344 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services20%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
50.0%
+23.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.9% in 2011
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.2%(19)
Diversity Score40.3%(38)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(6)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other26.9%(25)
Diversity Score53.5%(50)
Diversity Score
53
+33%vs 2011
vs 40 in 2011
2010 – 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
−13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.4% in 2011
Female
64.2%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Head to head

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creston, California?

Creston, California has about 94 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creston, California?

The typical household in Creston, California earns about $83,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Creston, California?

About 39.6% of adults age 25 and over in Creston, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creston, California?

About 0.0% of people in Creston, California live below the federal poverty line.

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