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CITY · 2010 ACS

Cresson

Texas · 741 residents · 11.571 sq mi
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Cresson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,846. Population has grown 33% since 2009. Median home value is $95,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
741
+33%since 2009
from 559 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
+33%since 2009
from 48 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+1%since 2009
from 42.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
4597581K1K2K200920202024Cresson
20241K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,846
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $61,250 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,717
+13%since 2009
from $28,065 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $109,000 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $613 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−16%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(490)
Black2.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(10)
Diversity Score28%(157)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(658)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(57)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21%(155)
Diversity Score
21
−25%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cresson, Texas?

Cresson, Texas has about 741 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cresson, Texas?

The typical household in Cresson, Texas earns about $63,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cresson, Texas expensive?

In Cresson, Texas, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Cresson, Texas?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cresson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cresson, Texas?

About 13.7% of people in Cresson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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