Cresco is a city located in Howard County Iowa. Cresco has a 2024 population of 3,895. It is also the county seat of Howard County. Cresco is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,903 in 2020.
The average household income in Cresco is $69,734 with a poverty rate of 11.29%. The median age in Cresco is 39.5 years: 41.8 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cresco was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,770 | 96.69% |
| Two or more races | 93 | 2.39% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,495 | 2.51 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 851 | 3.14 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 505 | 1.26 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Female | 115 | 3.39 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 24 | 2.46 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 4.33% |
| Associates Degree | 310 | 11.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 408 | 15.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,194 | 44.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 0.71% |
| Some College | 484 | 18.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,614 | 2,491 | 552 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,028 | $35,833 | $46,378 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,583 | $138,889 | $46,378 |
| High School Graduate | $37,188 | $41,955 | $26,860 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $4,423 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,494 | $43,281 | $38,875 |
| Some College | $42,029 | $49,500 | $41,149 |
$41,494
Average Earnings
$43,281
Average Male
$38,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.7% of Cresco residents speak only English, while 0.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,645 | 338 | 9.27% |
| Multiple | 92 | 73 | 79.35% |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 7 | 20.59% |
11.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.29%
Male Poverty Rate
12.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cresco is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cresco is White, with 9.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.17% |
| High School | 18.5% |
| Some College | 1.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,455 | $83,077 |
| Households | $60,135 | $69,734 |
| Married Families | $83,977 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,260 | $42,711 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
305
Number of Veterans
264
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 119 |
| Korea | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 305 | 10.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.25%
Born in Cresco
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.1%
Naturalized
99.44% of Cresco residents were born in the United States, with 71.25% having been born in Iowa. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,885 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 3,887 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 3,889 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 3,891 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 3,893 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 3,895 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 3,897 | -42 | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 3,939 | 21 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 3,918 | 15 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 3,903 | 173 | 4.64% |
| 2019 | 3,730 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 3,744 | -30 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 3,774 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 3,776 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 3,793 | -12 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 3,805 | -29 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 3,834 | -37 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 3,871 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3,871 | 6 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 3,865 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,905 | 236 | 6.43% |
| 1990 | 3,669 | -191 | -4.95% |
| 1980 | 3,860 | -67 | -1.71% |
| 1970 | 3,927 | 118 | 3.1% |
| 1960 | 3,809 | 171 | 4.7% |
| 1950 | 3,638 | 108 | 3.06% |
| 1940 | 3,530 | 461 | 15.02% |
| 1930 | 3,069 | -126 | -3.94% |
| 1920 | 3,195 | 537 | 20.2% |
| 1910 | 2,658 | -148 | -5.27% |
| 1900 | 2,806 | -1,079 | -27.77% |