Creston, Illinois
Creston: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Creston is a city located in the county of Ogle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 662 and a population density of 586 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 642 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Creston
| Population : | 642 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Ogle County |
| Postal code : | 60113 |
| Plate code : | 815 |
| Area : | 1.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,972 feet / 906 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:56:13 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 568 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Creston is located at 41°55'51"N 88°57'52"W (41.9308600, -88.9645400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Creston decreased by 3.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 662 | - | census |
| 2011 | 667 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 668 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 664 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 663 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 658 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 649 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 649 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 650 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 647 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 642 | -0.78% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 40,740 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 34,805 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 17.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 41,678 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,928 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 80.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 69.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 25.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,384 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 22.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
Creston zip code is 60113.
County name: Ogle, County
fips: 17141
Creston, Dement
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $476,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,335 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $609 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,517 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,995 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,464 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 132,070 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 341,611 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 318,193 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,815 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,629 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,629 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,177 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,010 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 953 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,099 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,013 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,924 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,791.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.29 |
People born in Creston (1)
American politician (1876-1963) Knute Hill was born in Creston
Schools in Creston
College & universities near Creston, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146418 | Kishwaukee College | Malta (IL) | 60150-9699 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Creston, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Creston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Creston Post Office | Creston (IL) | 60113 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Creston , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 7,660 people.
- Creston , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 2,184 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 Ogle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ogle County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flagg | 12,745 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rochelle | 8,975 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Byron | 3,650 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Oregon | 3,449 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Morris | 2,776 | Village in Illinois |
| Davis Junction | 2,344 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Polo | 2,158 | Town in Illinois, USA |
| Honey Creek | 1,437 | Township in Adams County, Illinois |
| Forreston | 1,338 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hillcrest | 1,216 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Stillman Valley | 1,043 | Valley in Texas, United States of America |
| White Rock | 684 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Grand Detour | 652 | Census-designated place in Illinois, USA |
| Maryland | 500 | Township of Illinois |
| Monroe Center | 429 | City in United States of America |
| Leaf River | 403 | Township of Ogle County, Illinois, US |
