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Creswell

North Carolina · 276 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 $25,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,000. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−1%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−2%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1122313504695881990201020202024Creswell
2024217
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,153
+29%since 2000
from $11,769 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+56%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(139)
Black39.2%(109)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(19)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.1%(195)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42%(116)
Black43.5%(120)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score74.7%(206)
Diversity Score
75
+7%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creswell, North Carolina?

Creswell, North Carolina has about 276 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Creswell, North Carolina earns about $25,000 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Creswell, North Carolina?

About 5.3% 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 21.0% 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 104 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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