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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Creston

Ohio · 2,161 residents · 2.189 sq mi
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Creston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,821. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,161
+17%since 1990
from 1,848 in 1990
1990 – 2025
987 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 844 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+9%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Creston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,821
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,462
+43%since 1990
from $11,512 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$513
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
20.5% rent
2.2
+18%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,838)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,130)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score1.3%(28)
1
−56%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.4%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−33%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creston, Ohio?

Creston, Ohio has about 2,161 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Creston, Ohio?

The typical household in Creston, Ohio earns about $39,821 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Creston, Ohio?

About 7.4% 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 4.9% of people in Creston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Creston, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Creston, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 313 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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