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Creston

Illinois · 627 residents · 1.146 sq mi
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Creston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,708. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
627
+15%since 2000
from 543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
547 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4745706667618571990201020202024Creston
2024550
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,708
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,117
+181%since 2000
from $18,927 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $586 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(500)
Black1.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(29)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(88)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(483)
Black3.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(84)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.7%(23)
Diversity Score45.3%(284)
Diversity Score
45
+179%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+95%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 79.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creston, Illinois?

Creston, Illinois has about 627 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creston, Illinois?

The typical household in Creston, Illinois earns about $77,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creston, Illinois expensive?

In Creston, Illinois, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Creston, Illinois?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Creston, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creston, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Creston, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Creston, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Creston, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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