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Creston

Washington · 213 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Creston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,861. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,700. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
−8%since 2000
from 232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
514 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+8%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1842202552903261990201020202024Creston
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,861
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,407
+178%since 2000
from $13,830 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services19.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(12)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other6.7%(14)
Diversity Score29.7%(63)
Diversity Score
30
+558%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+163%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creston, Washington?

Creston, Washington has about 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creston, Washington?

The typical household in Creston, Washington earns about $54,861 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 $107,700.

How educated are people in Creston, Washington?

About 10.8% 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 3.8% 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 26 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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