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Cresco

Iowa · 3,905 residents · 3.34 sq mi
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The short version

Cresco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,236. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,905
+6%since 1990
from 3,669 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,169 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,099 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Cresco
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,236
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,791 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,190
+77%since 1990
from $10,257 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
−8.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$359
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+30%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,653)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(91)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,835)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(28)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score2.7%(107)
Diversity Score
3
+11%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cresco, Iowa?

Cresco, Iowa has about 3,905 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cresco, Iowa?

The typical household in Cresco, Iowa earns about $32,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cresco, Iowa expensive?

In Cresco, Iowa, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Cresco, Iowa?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cresco, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cresco, Iowa?

About 6.8% of people in Cresco, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cresco, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cresco, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 236 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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