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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Creston

Washington · 239 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Creston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,900. With a median age of 38.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 46% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

239
+3%vs 2000
vs 232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
577 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.9
−20%vs 2000
vs 48.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1842202552903261990201020202024Creston
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,923
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,449
−32%vs 2000
vs $13,830 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,900
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$245
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $338 in 2000
US average: $450
72.4%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
27.6% rent
1.6
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(11)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other6.3%(15)
Diversity Score25.7%(61)
26
+471%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+85%vs 2000
vs 13.3 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, Washington?

Creston, Washington has about 239 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Creston, Washington?

The typical household in Creston, Washington earns about $16,923 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 $26,900, and the typical rent is about $245 a month.

How educated are people in Creston, Washington?

About 11.7% 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 23.4% of people in Creston, Washington 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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