Crescent, Iowa
Crescent: Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Crescent is a city located in the county of Pottawattamie in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 617 and a population density of 218 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 618 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Crescent
| Population : | 618 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Pottawattamie County |
| Postal code : | 51526 |
| Area : | 2.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,010 feet / 308 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:57:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 218 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Crescent is located at 41°21'54"N 95°51'29"W (41.3650000, -95.8580700).
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Official website of Crescent
Demographics
The population of Crescent increased by 0.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 617 | - | census |
| 2011 | 619 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 614 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 615 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 608 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 617 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 617 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 614 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 616 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 616 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 618 | 0.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,668 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,084 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,899 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,056 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.3% |
| White only, percent : | 88.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 980 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
Crescent zip code is 51526.
County name: Pottawattamie, County
fips: 19155
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $360,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,421 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,016 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,933 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,416 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.04 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,415 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,658 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,008 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 598,178 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,362 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $147,222 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $58,826 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,583 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 771 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 544 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 106 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,351 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 105 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,406 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,736.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.50 |
Schools in Crescent
College & universities near Crescent, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446598 | Universal College of Healing Arts | Omaha (NE) | 68112-1810 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Crescent, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Crescent
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crescen Post Office | Crescent (IA) | 51526 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Crescent , Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 2,005 people.
- Crescent , Oklahoma city in Logan County, Oklahoma, USA with a population of 1,579 people.
- Crescent , Illinois township in Iroquois County, Illinois with a population of 547 people.
Other cities in Pottawattamie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawattamie County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 62,216 | The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. |
| Carter Lake | 3,793 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Avoca | 1,537 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Treynor | 967 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Underwood | 965 | City in Iowa |
| Neola | 890 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Carson | 813 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Walnut | 768 | Town in Iowa |
| Minden | 597 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Macedonia | 243 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Hancock | 196 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| McClelland | 155 | City in Iowa |
