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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Creston

Ohio · 1,848 residents · 2.189 sq mi
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Creston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,848
−14%vs 2000
vs 2,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
844 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Creston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,821 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,512
−30%vs 2000
vs $16,462 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$350
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $513 in 2000
US average: $450
76.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
23.5% rent
1.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,130)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(28)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,838)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score2.9%(54)
3
+129%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.3%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Creston, Ohio?

Creston, Ohio has about 1,848 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Creston, Ohio?

The typical household in Creston, Ohio earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creston, Ohio expensive?

In Creston, Ohio, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Creston, Ohio?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Creston, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creston, Ohio?

About 7.6% of people in Creston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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