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Creswell

North Carolina · 207 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 $25,875. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−26%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+4%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1122313504695881990201020202024Creswell
2024217
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,875
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,219
+216%since 2000
from $11,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+98%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(97)
Black43%(89)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.6%(148)
Diversity Score
72
+2%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 70.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creswell, North Carolina?

Creswell, North Carolina has about 207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Creswell, North Carolina earns about $25,875 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 $116,000.

How educated are people in Creswell, North Carolina?

About 10.7% 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 22.4% 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 173 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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

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