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 158 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0586,-94.3614 |
| Altitude | 1,312 feet / 400 meters |
| Capital city | Creston is capital of Union County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1868 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:04:53 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 563 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Creston is located at 41°3'31"N 94°21'41"W (41.0586000, -94.3613500).
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Official website of Creston
Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Creston, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Creston, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Creston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Creston Post Office | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- 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