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Creston

Washington · 245 residents (2025 est.) · 0.414 sq mi
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Creston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,000. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
+1%since 2000
from 232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+17%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:245 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1842202552903261990201020202024Creston
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,071
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,951
+174%since 2000
from $13,830 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−8%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(215)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(19)
Diversity Score18.6%(44)
Diversity Score
19
+313%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
37.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 29.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creston, Washington?

Creston, Washington has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creston, Washington?

The typical household in Creston, Washington earns about $56,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creston, Washington expensive?

In Creston, Washington, the median home is worth about $160,000, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Creston, Washington?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Creston, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creston, Washington?

About 8.1% of people in Creston, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Creston, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Creston, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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