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Creston

Michigan · Grand Rapids · 24,221 residents · 6.484 sq mi
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The short version

Creston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $245,098. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Creston; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,221
Population density
3,736 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,295
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,873
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,098
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,377
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(18,127)
Black7.5%(1,814)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,940)
Asian3.9%(956)
Other5.7%(1,384)
Diversity Score52.9%(12,808)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(18,127)
Black7.5%(1,814)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,940)
Asian3.9%(956)
Other5.7%(1,384)
Diversity Score52.9%(12,808)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
6.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan has about 24,221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The typical household in Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan earns about $78,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan expensive?

In Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan, the median home is worth about $245,098, and the typical rent is about $1,377 a month.

How educated are people in Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 12.9% of people in Creston, Grand Rapids, Michigan 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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