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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Creswell

North Carolina · 278 residents · 0.566 sq mi
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Creswell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,833. Population has fallen 27% since 1990, a loss of 102 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,100. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

278
−27%since 1990
from 380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
491 / sq mi
−27%since 1990
from 671 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
+31%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1122313504695881990201020202024Creswell
2024217
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,833
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,769
+60%since 1990
from $7,367 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
60.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
39.8% rent
2.3
−17%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(199)
Black47.6%(181)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(237)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(139)
Black39.2%(109)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(19)
Asian0.4%(1)
Diversity Score70.1%(195)
70
+12%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 30.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Creswell, North Carolina?

Creswell, North Carolina has about 278 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Creswell, North Carolina?

The typical household in Creswell, North Carolina earns about $20,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creswell, North Carolina expensive?

In Creswell, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Creswell, North Carolina?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Creswell, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creswell, North Carolina?

About 26.1% of people in Creswell, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Creswell, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Creswell, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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