Creston, Iowa
Creston: City in Iowa
About
Creston is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,834 and a population density of 576 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,660 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Creston
Population : | 7,660 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Iowa (United States) |
County : | Union County |
Postal code : | 50801 |
Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
Area : | 13.6 km2 |
Altitude : | 1,312 feet / 400 meters |
Capital city : | Creston is capital of Union County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1868 (156 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 23:16:52 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 563 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Creston is located at 41°3'31"N 94°21'41"W (41.0586000, -94.3613500).
Creston map
- Official Website
Official website of Creston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Creston decreased by 2.27% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 7,834 | - | census |
2011 | 7,852 | 0.23% | estimation process |
2012 | 7,864 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2013 | 7,888 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2014 | 7,929 | 0.52% | estimation process |
2015 | 7,813 | -1.48% | estimation process |
2016 | 7,768 | -0.58% | estimation process |
2017 | 7,850 | 1.04% | estimation process |
2018 | 7,750 | -1.29% | estimation process |
2019 | 7,713 | -0.48% | estimation process |
2020 | 7,660 | -0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Creston (25)
People born in Creston, including actress and comedian Marcia Wallace, singer, songwriter, actress and musician Julee Cruise, astronaut Walter Cunningham, .
List
- John Robinson (American drummer (*1954)) he was born in 29/12/1954
- Jerome Clarke Hunsaker (American aviator) he was born in 26/08/1886
- William Bell (American tuba player, born 1902) he was born in 25/12/1902
- Bob Hawk (American radio personality) he was born in 15/12/1907
- Bruce G. Blair (American activist) he was born in 16/11/1947
- Don Corbitt (American football player (1924-1993)) he was born in 01/04/1924
- Elmer Yale Dawson (American botanist (1918-1966)) he was born in 31/03/1918
- Edward E. Miller (American politician) he was born in 22/07/1880
- Hal Smith (American baseball player (1902-1992)) he was born in 30/06/1902
- Lewis H. Brown (American businessman) he was born in 13/02/1894
- Linda Miller (American politician (Republican)) she was born in 27/08/1947
- Sherry Edmundson Fry (American artist) he was born in 29/09/1879
- James M. McCoy (Chief Master Sergeant of the USAF) he was born in 30/07/1930
- Dick Wick Hall (American humorist) he was born in 20/03/1877
- Perry L. Christensen (American politician) he was born in 30/08/1932
- Ben Markson (American screenwriter) he was born in 06/08/1897
- Ernest R. Hall he was born in 10/02/1880
- Frosty Peters (American-football player (1904-1980)) he was born in 22/04/1904
Schools in Creston
College & universities near Creston, IA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Creston, IA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Creston
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Creston Post Office | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Creston , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 2,184 people.
- Creston , Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 642 people.
- Creston , Washington town in Washington, United States with a population of 232 people.
- Creston , Nebraska human settlement in Platte County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 222 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , IA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Afton | 825 | City in Union County, Iowa |
Lorimor | 341 | City in Union County, Iowa, United States |
Cromwell | 105 | City in Iowa, United-States |
Arispe | 96 | Human settlement in Union County, Iowa, United States of America |
Shannon City | 69 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
Thayer | 58 | City in Union County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Creston distances to largest Iowa cities