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, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

235

Median Agei

56.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%216

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.7%11

Two or More

3%7

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%15

High School Diploma

39.1%72

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%10

Some College (1+ yr)

19%35

Associate's Degree

9.2%17

Bachelor's Degree

12%22

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

12%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,000

Median Renti

$580

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.6%94

Renter-Occupied

25.4%32

Total Units

143

Homeownership

74.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.9%14

$50K–$100K

11.7%11

$100K–$150K

21.3%20

$150K–$200K

5.3%5

$200K–$300K

21.3%20

$300K–$500K

16%15

$500K–$1M

9.6%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%4

2000–2009

16.8%24

1990–1999

13.3%19

1980–1989

7.7%11

1970–1979

15.4%22

1960–1969

9.8%14

1950–1959

3.5%5

1940–1949

1.4%2

1939 or earlier

29.4%42

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.5%80

Wood

23.8%30

Other

11.1%14

Utility Gas

0.8%1

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,071

Mean Household Incomei

$65,794

Per Capita Incomei

$37,951

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%1

$10K–$15K

4.8%6

$15K–$20K

11.1%14

$20K–$25K

4%5

$25K–$30K

1.6%2

$30K–$35K

4.8%6

$35K–$40K

7.9%10

$40K–$45K

5.6%7

$45K–$50K

0.8%1

$50K–$60K

25.4%32

$60K–$75K

4.8%6

$75K–$100K

4.8%6

$100K–$125K

11.9%15

$125K–$150K

4.8%6

$150K–$200K

7.1%9

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

13.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

16(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.8%Insured

10.2%Uninsured