Cresco, Iowa
Cresco: City in Iowa
About
Cresco is a city located in the county of Howard in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,868 and a population density of 446 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,744 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Cresco
| Population : | 3,744 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Howard County |
| Postal code : | 52136 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 563 |
| Area : | 8.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,293 feet / 394 meters |
| Capital city : | Cresco is capital of Howard County |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1868 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:04:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 432 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cresco is located at 43°22'53"N 92°6'51"W (43.3813600, -92.1140500).
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Official website of Cresco
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cresco decreased by 3.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,868 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,872 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,872 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,833 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,805 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,791 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,774 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,774 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,742 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,739 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,744 | 0.13% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,240 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,794 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,630 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,770 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 89.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 21.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,199 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
Cresco zip code is 52136.
County name: Howard, County
fips: 19089
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $179,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,659 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $709 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,041 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,441 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,119 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 250,122 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 811,876 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 461,026 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,379 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,478 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,813 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,024 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,104 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 652 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 366 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,593 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 299 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,629 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,827.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.55 |
People born in Cresco (17)
People born in Cresco, including biologist Norman Borlaug, United States Navy officer and politician Edouard Izac, politician Otis Halbert Holmes, .
List
- Tami Hoag (American writer) she was born in 20/01/1959
- Ellen Church (American aviation pioneer) she was born in 22/09/1904
- Charles Bowers (American cartoonist and actor) he was born in 07/06/1889
- Edward Howard (Catholic bishop) he was born in 05/11/1877
- Dana G. Mead (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1936
- David G. Bronner (American businessman) he was born in 22/01/1945
- Edward Aloysius Fitzgerald (Roman Catholic bishop) he was born in 13/02/1893
- Harold Nichols (American wrestler) he was born in 22/03/1917
- Frank J. Lowry (U.S. Navy Vice Admiral) he was born in 15/02/1888
- Ervin Barker (American high jumper) he was born in 02/06/1883
- Samuel Chamberlain (American artist, illustrator, photographer, and author) he was born in 28/10/1895
- Maurice C. Gregory (United States Marine Corps officer) he was born in 09/10/1881
- Bob Hess (American wrestler) he was born in 01/01/1910
- Tom Peckham (American wrestler) he was born in 01/01/1943
Schools in Cresco
College & universities near Cresco, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153834 | Luther College | Decorah (IA) | 52101-1045 |
| 154110 | Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar (IA) | 52132-0400 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cresco, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Cresco
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cr Post Office | Cresco (IA) | 52136 |
| Ridgeway Post Office | Ridgeway (IA) | 52165 |
| Lime Spring Post Office | Lime Springs (IA) | 52155 |
| Protivin Post Office | Protivin (IA) | 52163 |
| Harmony Post Office | Harmony (MN) | 55939 |
Other cities in Howard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Howard County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Riceville | 762 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elma | 529 | Human settlement in Howard County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lime Springs | 476 | City in Iowa |
| Protivin | 266 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Chester | 120 | City in Howard County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cresco distances to largest Iowa cities
