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Creston

County:
Union County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.189
State:
Iowa

Creston is a city located in Union County, Iowa. Creston has a 2026 population of 7,366. It is also the county seat of Union County. Creston is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,531 in 2020.

The median household income in Creston is $52,633 with a poverty rate of 15.84%. The median age in Creston is 39.5 years: 36.5 years for males, and 41 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.7 males.

7.4K
Total Population
1,420
Density (mi²)
-27 -0.37%
Growth

Creston Population

Creston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,366-27-0.37%
20257,393-28-0.38%
20247,421270.37%
20237,394-3-0.04%
20227,397-80-1.07%
20217,477-54-0.72%
20207,531-8-0.11%
20197,707-47-0.61%
20187,754-108-1.37%
20177,862891.14%
20167,773-41-0.52%
20157,814-115-1.45%
20147,929420.53%
20137,887220.28%
20127,865130.17%
20117,852280.36%
20107,824-10-0.13%
20007,597-314-3.97%
19907,911-518-6.15%
19808,4291952.37%
19708,2345677.4%
19607,667-650-7.82%
19508,3172843.54%
19408,033-582-6.76%
19308,6155817.23%
19208,0341,11016.03%
19106,924-828-10.68%
19007,7525527.67%
18907,2002,11941.7%
18805,08100%

Median Age

Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 36.5 years

Creston Adults

There are 5,852 adults, (1,464 of whom are seniors) in Creston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,760 (50.6%)
Male: 3,675 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Creston includes 92.83% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,90292.83%
Two or more races1932.6%
Black or African American1712.3%
Asian861.16%
Other race680.91%
Native American150.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1031.39%
Other race590.79%
White480.65%
Two or more races470.63%
Native American150.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,85492.19%
Two or more races1461.96%
Asian861.16%
Black or African American680.91%
Other race90.12%

Creston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Creston 's average per capita income is $40,856. Household income levels show a median of $52,633. The poverty rate stands at 15.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$77,668-
Families$66,838$73,855
Households$52,633$61,447
Non Families$37,776$46,381

$40,856

Average Income

$52,633

Median Household Income

15.84%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)