Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Creston, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,413

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.8%2,264

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%56

Two or More

1.7%42

Black

1.4%34

Other

0.7%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.3%198

High School Diploma

37.1%651

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%86

Some College (1+ yr)

11%194

Associate's Degree

7.3%128

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%217

Master's Degree

3.9%68

Professional Degree

0.8%14

Doctorate

1.6%28

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

18.6%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$171,500

Median Renti

$861

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.5%830

Renter-Occupied

11.5%108

Total Units

995

Homeownership

88.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

17%141

$50K–$100K

12.8%106

$100K–$150K

5.4%45

$150K–$200K

22.8%189

$200K–$300K

24%199

$300K–$500K

16%133

$500K–$1M

2%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%8

2000–2009

11%109

1990–1999

19.8%197

1980–1989

7.9%79

1970–1979

21.2%211

1960–1969

5.9%59

1950–1959

3.4%34

1940–1949

3.2%32

1939 or earlier

26.7%266

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.8%824

Electricity

8.6%81

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%18

Wood

1.1%10

No Fuel

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,500

Mean Household Incomei

$85,205

Per Capita Incomei

$33,741

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

1,217

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%37

$10K–$15K

1.6%15

$15K–$20K

3.5%33

$20K–$25K

3.1%29

$25K–$30K

10%94

$30K–$35K

3.6%34

$35K–$40K

1.8%17

$40K–$45K

1.9%18

$45K–$50K

4.6%43

$50K–$60K

7.2%68

$60K–$75K

11.1%104

$75K–$100K

19.4%182

$100K–$125K

9.6%90

$125K–$150K

9.6%90

$150K–$200K

3.8%36

$200K+

5.1%48

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,143

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,171

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

174(9.2% of civilian adults)