Cresson is a city located in Hood County Texas. Cresson has a 2024 population of 2,165. Cresson is currently growing at a rate of 9.18% annually and its population has increased by 50.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,437 in 2020.
The average household income in Cresson is $83,667 with a poverty rate of 19.72%. The median age in Cresson is 34.4 years: 36.4 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cresson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,071 | 74.63% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 15.26% |
| Other race | 80 | 5.57% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 3.41% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 420 | 3.42 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 291 | 3.98 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Non Family | 89 | 1.67 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 35 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 4.6 | 100 | 0 |
3.73
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 6.18% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 14.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 6.06% |
| High School Graduate | 301 | 35.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 6.88% |
| Some College | 194 | 22.61% |
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 | 680 | 598 | 140 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 55 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 49 | 8 |
| Other Race | 37 | 35 | 0 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 15 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,208 | $60,625 | $36,111 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,781 | $61,429 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,921 | $41,382 | $33,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,702 | $39,135 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,032 | $40,900 | $35,804 |
| Some College | $36,622 | $36,786 | $36,382 |
$39,032
Average Earnings
$40,900
Average Male
$35,804
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.78% of Cresson residents speak only English, while 7.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,054 | 254 | 24.1% |
| Black | 49 | 18 | 36.73% |
| Multiple | 219 | 9 | 4.11% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 2 | 0.97% |
19.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.34%
Male Poverty Rate
13.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cresson is Black, with 36.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cresson is Hispanic, with 0.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.11% |
| High School | 15.61% |
| Some College | 7.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.38% |
| Female Employed | 3.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,969 | $87,407 |
| Households | $75,455 | $83,667 |
| Married Families | $74,911 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,750 | $61,362 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
71.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 9.16% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 10.47% |
| Black | 2 | 4.76% |
| Other Race | 1 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
71.43%
Born in Cresson
97.63%
Native Born
2.37%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
97.63% of Cresson residents were born in the United States, with 71.43% having been born in Texas. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,075 | 182 | 6.29% |
| 2028 | 2,893 | 182 | 6.71% |
| 2027 | 2,711 | 182 | 7.2% |
| 2026 | 2,529 | 182 | 7.75% |
| 2025 | 2,347 | 182 | 8.41% |
| 2024 | 2,165 | 182 | 9.18% |
| 2023 | 1,983 | 81 | 4.26% |
| 2022 | 1,902 | 61 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 1,841 | 404 | 28.11% |
| 2020 | 1,437 | 96 | 7.16% |
| 2019 | 1,341 | 296 | 28.33% |
| 2018 | 1,045 | 158 | 17.81% |
| 2017 | 887 | 75 | 9.24% |
| 2016 | 812 | 16 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 796 | 23 | 2.98% |
| 2014 | 773 | 12 | 1.58% |
| 2013 | 761 | 8 | 1.06% |
| 2012 | 753 | 10 | 1.35% |
| 2011 | 743 | 6 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 737 | 0 | 0% |