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Creston

Nebraska · 181 residents · 0.207 sq mi
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Creston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−16%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
874 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1361752152542931990201020202024Creston
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,987
+60%since 2000
from $14,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$70,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(10)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(27)
Diversity Score
15
+161%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−6%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2011
from 84.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creston, Nebraska?

Creston, Nebraska has about 181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Creston, Nebraska earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creston, Nebraska expensive?

In Creston, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Creston, Nebraska?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Creston, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creston, Nebraska?

About 6.3% of people in Creston, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Creston, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Creston, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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