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Crescent

Iowa · 628 residents · 0.967 sq mi
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Crescent is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,531. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,400. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
628
+17%since 2000
from 537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
649 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+17%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
402324236148061990201020202024Crescent
2024549
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,531
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,036
+59%since 2000
from $24,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(603)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score4.7%(29)
Diversity Score
5
+396%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crescent, Iowa?

Crescent, Iowa has about 628 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crescent, Iowa?

The typical household in Crescent, Iowa earns about $84,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crescent, Iowa expensive?

In Crescent, Iowa, the median home is worth about $195,400, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Crescent, Iowa?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Crescent, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crescent, Iowa?

About 2.0% of people in Crescent, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crescent, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Crescent, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 524 residents, a change of about 504 percent over that period.

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