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Creston

Ohio · 2,139 residents · 2.189 sq mi
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Creston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $125,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,139
−1%since 2000
from 2,161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+20%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Creston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,623
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,344
+54%since 2000
from $16,462 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,008)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2%(43)
Diversity Score10.2%(219)
Diversity Score
10
+700%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+125%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creston, Ohio?

Creston, Ohio has about 2,139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creston, Ohio?

The typical household in Creston, Ohio earns about $62,623 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 $125,600, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Creston, Ohio?

About 14.2% 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 5.2% 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 291 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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