Cresco, IA

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Cresco Overview

3,899
TOTAL POPULATION
1,904
MALE POPULATION
1,995
FEMALE POPULATION
95.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.78
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,407
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,455
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,135
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,009
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Cresco Zip Codes

Cresco Area Codes

Race in Cresco

The most populous races in Cresco are White / Caucasian (3,770 | 96.7%), Two or more Races (93 | 2.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (35 | 0.9%).
Race in Cresco
Race# Population% Population
Asian80.2%
Black / African American160.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino350.9%
Native / Alaskan120.3%
White / Caucasian3,77096.7%
Two or more Races932.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,899100.0%

Ancestry in Cresco

The most populous ancestries reported in Cresco are German (1,417 | 36.3%), Norwegian (695 | 17.8%), Czech (325 | 8.3%), Irish (325 | 8.3%), and Polish (163 | 4.2%), together accounting for 75.0% of all Cresco residents.
Ancestry in Cresco
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1564.0%
Austrian70.2%
Bhutanese130.3%
Burmese10.0%
Cherokee120.3%
Czech3258.3%
Czechoslovakian370.9%
Danish110.3%
Dutch561.4%
English1393.6%
European80.2%
French641.6%
French Canadian90.2%
German1,41736.3%
Greek100.3%
Irish3258.3%
Italian1022.6%
Korean40.1%
Mexican350.9%
Norwegian69517.8%
Polish1634.2%
Scandinavian300.8%
Scotch-Irish80.2%
Scottish451.1%
Somali20.1%
South African180.5%
Subsaharan African200.5%
Swedish80.2%
Swiss481.2%
Welsh100.3%
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Immigrants in Cresco

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cresco came from Africa (8 | 0.2%), Asia (8 | 0.2%), Europe (6 | 0.2%), Northern Europe (6 | 0.2%), and Norway (6 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.9% of all Cresco residents.
Immigrants in Cresco
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa80.2%
Asia80.2%
Eastern Africa20.1%
Eastern Asia40.1%
Europe60.2%
Japan40.1%
Northern Europe60.2%
Norway60.2%
Philippines40.1%
Somalia20.1%
South Africa60.2%
South Eastern Asia40.1%
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Sex and Age in Cresco

Sex and Age in Cresco

The most populous age groups in Cresco are 55 to 59 Years (176 | 9.2%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (209 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cresco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years124 (6.5%)134 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years155 (8.1%)80 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years57 (3.0%)209 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Years107 (5.6%)96 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years115 (6.0%)143 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years53 (2.8%)97 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years128 (6.7%)128 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years151 (7.9%)201 (10.1%)
40 to 44 Years87 (4.6%)56 (2.8%)
45 to 49 Years53 (2.8%)82 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years134 (7.0%)89 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years176 (9.2%)160 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years165 (8.7%)125 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years104 (5.5%)158 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years105 (5.5%)39 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years49 (2.6%)106 (5.3%)
80 to 84 Years49 (2.6%)44 (2.2%)
85 Years and over92 (4.8%)48 (2.4%)
Total1,904 (100.0%)1,995 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cresco

Median Family Size in Cresco

The median family size in Cresco is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (851 | 86.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (24 | 2.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.46 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cresco
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple851 (86.0%)3.14
Single Male/Father24 (2.4%)2.46
Single Female/Mother115 (11.6%)2.93
Total Families990 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Cresco

The median household size in Cresco is 2.51 persons per household, with single female/mother households (115 | 7.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.39 persons per household. non-family households (505 | 33.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cresco
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple851 (56.9%)3.14
Single Male/Father24 (1.6%)2.46
Single Female/Mother115 (7.7%)3.39
Non-family505 (33.8%)1.26
Total Households1,495 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cresco

Out of a total of 1,495 households in Cresco, 990 (66.2%) are family households, while 505 (33.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 557, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 393.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cresco
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-393 (26.3%)
2-Person Households557 (37.3%)97 (6.5%)
3-Person Households90 (6.0%)15 (1.0%)
4-Person Households131 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households71 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households141 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total990 (66.2%)505 (33.8%)

Female Fertility in Cresco

Fertility by Age in Cresco

Average fertility rate in Cresco is 128.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 253.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cresco
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years93 (88.6%)253.0
35 to 50 years12 (11.4%)33.0
Total105 (100.0%)128.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cresco

29.5% of women with births (105) in Cresco are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 79.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cresco
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years19 (20.4%)74 (79.6%)
35 to 50 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (29.5%)74 (70.5%)

Fertility by Education in Cresco

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cresco
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School33 (31.4%)209.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree61 (58.1%)190.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree11 (10.5%)167.0
Total105 (100.0%)128.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cresco

70.5% of women with births in Cresco are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cresco
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree20 (32.8%)41 (67.2%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (29.5%)74 (70.5%)

Income in Cresco

Income Overview in Cresco

Per Capita Income in Cresco is $27,407, while median incomes of families and households are $75,455 and $60,135 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,899$27,407
Median Family Income990$75,455
Mean Family Income990$83,077
Median Household Income1,495$60,135
Mean Household Income1,495$69,734
Income Deficit990$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,89922.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,89977.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,8990.36

Earnings by Sex in Cresco

Average Earnings in Cresco are $36,036, $40,345 for men and $31,250 for women, a difference of 22.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Cresco
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,060 (50.5%)$40,345
Female1,039 (49.5%)$31,250
Total2,099 (100.0%)$36,036

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cresco

The most common earnings brackets in Cresco are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (181 | 17.1%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (161 | 15.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cresco
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less46 (4.3%)134 (12.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99921 (2.0%)47 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4999 (0.9%)6 (0.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99934 (3.2%)85 (8.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49912 (1.1%)28 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99926 (2.5%)30 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)23 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49968 (6.4%)23 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99910 (0.9%)11 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999142 (13.4%)109 (10.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99978 (7.4%)76 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99972 (6.8%)62 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999111 (10.5%)59 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (2.0%)161 (15.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99970 (6.6%)30 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999181 (17.1%)56 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99926 (2.5%)47 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (8.0%)40 (3.8%)
$100,000+48 (4.5%)12 (1.1%)
Total1,060 (100.0%)1,039 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cresco

Average earnings in Cresco are $43,281 for men and $38,875 for women, a difference of 10.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $138,889, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $35,833. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,378, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,860.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cresco
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,955$26,860
College or Associate's Degree$49,500$41,149
Bachelor's Degree$35,833$46,378
Graduate Degree$138,889$46,378
Total$43,281$38,875

Family Income in Cresco

Family Income Brackets in Cresco

According to the Cresco family income data, there are 255 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Cresco
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000626.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999252.5%
$25,000 to $34,99990.9%
$35,000 to $49,99914014.1%
$50,000 to $74,99925525.8%
$75,000 to $99,99917617.8%
$100,000 to $149,99923924.1%
$150,000 to $199,999444.4%
$200,000+404.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cresco

3-person families (112 | 11.3%) account for the highest median family income in Cresco with $110,313 per family, while 3-person families (112 | 11.3%) have the highest median income of $36,771 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cresco
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families557 (56.3%)$65,764
3-Person Families112 (11.3%)$110,313
4-Person Families128 (12.9%)$84,375
5-Person Families85 (8.6%)$0
6-Person Families108 (10.9%)$100,952
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total990 (100.0%)$75,455

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cresco

The median family income in Cresco is $75,455, with families comprising 3+ earners (140) having the highest median family income of $106,944, while families with no earners (169) have the lowest median family income of $43,443, accounting for 14.1% and 17.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cresco
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners169 (17.1%)$43,443
1 Earner255 (25.8%)$61,875
2 Earners426 (43.0%)$90,957
3+ Earners140 (14.1%)$106,944
Total990 (100.0%)$75,455

Household Income in Cresco

Household Income Brackets in Cresco

With 336 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cresco, accounting for 22.5% of all households. In contrast, only 28 households (1.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cresco
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000281.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991057.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991057.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991087.2%
$35,000 to $49,99922114.8%
$50,000 to $74,99933622.5%
$75,000 to $99,99924216.2%
$100,000 to $149,99926617.8%
$150,000 to $199,999432.9%
$200,000+402.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cresco

The median household income in Cresco is $60,135, with the highest median household income of $80,875 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 423 households (28.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 79 households (5.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cresco
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years79 (5.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years423 (28.3%)$80,875
45 to 64 Years570 (38.1%)$66,563
65+ Years423 (28.3%)$43,552
Total1,495 (100.0%)$60,135

Poverty in Cresco

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cresco

With 10.3% poverty level for males and 12.2% for females among the residents of Cresco, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 63 males (33.2%) and 40 females (29.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cresco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (29.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years63 (33.2%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)7 (4.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)20 (24.7%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)33 (21.6%)
25 to 34 Years14 (7.9%)40 (17.8%)
35 to 44 Years54 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years6 (3.2%)9 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years34 (10.0%)60 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (6.1%)28 (18.7%)
Total191 (10.3%)237 (12.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cresco

According to the poverty statistics in Cresco, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cresco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years124 (100.0%)94 (70.2%)
5 Years3 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years127 (66.8%)98 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years19 (100.0%)139 (95.2%)
15 Years54 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (100.0%)61 (75.3%)
18 to 24 Years144 (100.0%)120 (78.4%)
25 to 34 Years164 (92.1%)185 (82.2%)
35 to 44 Years179 (76.8%)255 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years179 (96.8%)162 (94.7%)
55 to 64 Years305 (90.0%)222 (78.7%)
65 to 74 Years192 (95.1%)191 (100.0%)
75 Years and over154 (93.9%)122 (81.3%)
Total1,665 (89.7%)1,699 (87.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cresco

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cresco show that 1.3% or 11 of the total 851 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.0%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cresco
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children527 (98.0%)11 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children198 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total840 (98.7%)11 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cresco

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cresco
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (16.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)43 (82.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)51 (44.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cresco

The poverty data for Cresco shows that 11 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 51 of the single-parent households (36.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (2.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 household (82.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cresco
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (12.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)43 (82.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (1.3%)51 (36.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Cresco

Employment by Class of Employer in Cresco

Among the 1,980 employed individuals in Cresco, private company employees (1,367 | 69.0%), not-for-profit organizations (230 | 11.6%), and local government employees (198 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cresco
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,36769.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)582.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)452.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations23011.6%
Local Government Employees19810.0%
State Government Employees824.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,980100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cresco

Employment Status by Age in Cresco
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years112 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years241 (93.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years89 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years229 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years452 (91.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years356 (99.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years237 (70.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years193 (66.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years73 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over28 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,009 (65.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cresco

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cresco
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School47 (52.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma568 (74.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree592 (89.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher349 (93.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,555 (82.5%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cresco

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cresco are Community & Social Service (162 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (134 | 6.7%), Management (116 | 5.8%), Education Instruction & Library (99 | 4.9%), and Health Technologists (94 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cresco

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cresco, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (48.8%), and Community & Social Service (40.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cresco
OccupationMaleFemale
Management30 (25.9%)86 (74.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 66 (40.7%)96 (59.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library35 (35.3%)64 (64.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment20 (48.8%)21 (51.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (3.0%)130 (97.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
Total (Category)100 (22.8%)339 (77.2%)
Total (Overall)1,020 (50.7%)990 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cresco are Cleaning & Maintenance (104 | 5.2%), Personal Care & Service (48 | 2.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (44 | 2.2%), and Healthcare Support (36 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Cresco

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cresco, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (81.7%), Personal Care & Service (20.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (20.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (79.5%), and Personal Care & Service (79.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cresco
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (19.4%)29 (80.6%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving9 (20.4%)35 (79.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance85 (81.7%)19 (18.3%)
Personal Care & Service10 (20.8%)38 (79.2%)
Total (Category)111 (47.8%)121 (52.2%)
Total (Overall)1,020 (50.7%)990 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cresco are Office & Administration (301 | 15.0%), and Sales & Related (225 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cresco

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cresco
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related73 (32.4%)152 (67.6%)
Office & Administration50 (16.6%)251 (83.4%)
Total (Category)123 (23.4%)403 (76.6%)
Total (Overall)1,020 (50.7%)990 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cresco are Construction & Extraction (122 | 6.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (103 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (22 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cresco

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cresco
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
Construction & Extraction115 (94.3%)7 (5.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)236 (95.6%)11 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)1,020 (50.7%)990 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cresco are Production (340 | 16.9%), Material Moving (162 | 8.1%), and Transportation (64 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cresco

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cresco
OccupationMaleFemale
Production237 (69.7%)103 (30.3%)
Transportation51 (79.7%)13 (20.3%)
Material Moving162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)450 (79.5%)116 (20.5%)
Total (Overall)1,020 (50.7%)990 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cresco

Employment Industries in Cresco

The major employment industries in Cresco include Manufacturing (502 | 25.0%), Retail Trade (392 | 19.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (322 | 16.0%), Educational Services (192 | 9.6%), and Construction (115 | 5.7%).
Employment Industries in Cresco

Employment Industries by Sex in Cresco

The Cresco industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (88.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cresco
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting29 (87.9%)4 (12.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing385 (76.7%)117 (23.3%)
Wholesale Trade21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade189 (48.2%)203 (51.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing23 (57.5%)17 (42.5%)
Utilities14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance14 (18.7%)61 (81.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific27 (77.1%)8 (22.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support66 (89.2%)8 (10.8%)
Educational Services53 (27.6%)139 (72.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance31 (9.6%)291 (90.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (11.1%)72 (88.9%)
Public Administration8 (21.0%)30 (78.9%)
Total1,020 (50.7%)990 (49.2%)

Education in Cresco

School Enrollment in Cresco

The most common levels of schooling among the 784 students in Cresco are middle school (220 | 28.1%), high school (186 | 23.7%), and elementary school (152 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Cresco
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool729.2%
Kindergarten9812.5%
Elementary School15219.4%
Middle School22028.1%
High School18623.7%
College / Undergraduate334.2%
Graduate / Professional232.9%
Total784100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cresco

Out of a total of 784 students who are enrolled in schools in Cresco, 141 (18.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 643 (82.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (70.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 162 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cresco
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds12 (29.3%)29 (70.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old185 (78.7%)50 (21.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds214 (80.4%)52 (19.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over13 (56.5%)10 (43.5%)
Total643 (82.0%)141 (18.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cresco

Education (176 | 29.6%), business (175 | 29.5%), science & technology (59 | 9.9%), psychology (38 | 6.4%), and physical & health sciences (30 | 5.1%) are the most common fields of study among 594 individuals in Cresco who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cresco
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics101.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural274.5%
Physical & Health Sciences305.1%
Psychology386.4%
Social Sciences30.5%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology599.9%
Business17529.5%
Education17629.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History193.2%
Visual & Performing Arts244.0%
Communications50.8%
Arts & Humanities284.7%
Total594100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cresco

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cresco

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cresco are males with 2 vehicles (451, accounting for 45.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (475, making up 46.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cresco
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle34 (3.4%)62 (6.4%)
1 Vehicle142 (14.2%)103 (10.6%)
2 Vehicles451 (45.1%)475 (48.9%)
3 Vehicles248 (24.8%)225 (23.2%)
4 Vehicles84 (8.4%)65 (6.7%)
5 or more Vehicles41 (4.1%)42 (4.3%)
Total1,000 (100.0%)972 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cresco

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cresco are 5 to 9 minutes (601 commuters, 32.2%), less than 5 minutes (341 commuters, 18.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (302 commuters, 16.2%).
Commute Time in Cresco
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes34118.2%
5 to 9 Minutes60132.2%
10 to 14 Minutes30216.2%
15 to 19 Minutes703.7%
20 to 24 Minutes422.2%
25 to 29 Minutes754.0%
30 to 34 Minutes20310.9%
35 to 39 Minutes623.3%
40 to 44 Minutes271.5%
45 to 59 Minutes170.9%
60 to 89 Minutes794.2%
90 or more Minutes492.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Cresco

The most common commute times in Cresco are 5 to 9 minutes (319 commuters, 33.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (282 commuters, 30.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cresco
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes227 (23.7%)114 (12.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes319 (33.3%)282 (30.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes161 (16.8%)141 (15.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (1.5%)56 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes27 (2.8%)15 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes33 (3.5%)42 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes25 (2.6%)178 (19.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes45 (4.7%)17 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)27 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (0.9%)8 (0.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes62 (6.5%)17 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes35 (3.7%)14 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cresco

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cresco are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (242, 25.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (267, 29.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cresco
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM98 (10.2%)13 (1.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM87 (9.1%)55 (6.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM242 (25.3%)101 (11.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM45 (4.7%)11 (1.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM140 (14.6%)81 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM85 (8.9%)143 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM126 (13.2%)267 (29.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (0.9%)17 (1.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)41 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (1.1%)63 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM77 (8.1%)63 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM37 (3.9%)56 (6.1%)
Total957 (100.0%)911 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cresco

Occupancy by Ownership in Cresco

Of the total 1,495 dwellings in Cresco, owner-occupied units account for 1,012 (67.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 483 (32.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cresco
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,01267.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units48332.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,495100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cresco

Occupancy by Household Size in Cresco
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39326.3%
2-Person Household65443.8%
3-Person Household1057.0%
4+ Person Household34322.9%
Total Housing Units1,495100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cresco

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cresco
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household207 (52.7%)186 (47.3%)
2-Person Household505 (77.2%)149 (22.8%)
3-Person Household82 (78.1%)23 (21.9%)
4+ Person Household218 (63.6%)125 (36.4%)
Total Housing Units1,012 (67.7%)483 (32.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cresco

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cresco
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School35 (45.5%)42 (54.5%)
High School Diploma311 (57.4%)231 (42.6%)
College/Associate Degree378 (80.4%)92 (19.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher288 (70.9%)118 (29.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cresco

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cresco
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24216.2%
35 to 44 Years26017.4%
45 to 54 Years18212.2%
55 to 64 Years38826.0%
65 to 74 Years19713.2%
75 to 84 Years1479.8%
85 Years and Over795.3%
Total1,495100.0%

Housing Finances in Cresco

Median Income by Occupancy in Cresco

Median Income by Occupancy in Cresco
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,012 (67.7%)$73,462
Renter-Occupied483 (32.3%)$38,264
Average1,495 (100.0%)$60,135

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cresco

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cresco
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011 (1.1%)10 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99926 (2.6%)78 (16.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99930 (3.0%)44 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99916 (1.6%)15 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99951 (5.0%)57 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999133 (13.1%)88 (18.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999263 (26.0%)73 (15.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999160 (15.8%)82 (17.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999238 (23.5%)28 (5.8%)
$150,000 or more84 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,012 (100.0%)483 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cresco

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cresco
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30066 (6.5%)11 (2.3%)
$300 to $499268 (26.5%)18 (3.7%)
$500 to $799135 (13.3%)195 (40.4%)
$800 to $999192 (19.0%)145 (30.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499170 (16.8%)67 (13.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999120 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49940 (4.0%)10 (2.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more21 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,012 (100.0%)483 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cresco

Housing Structures in Cresco

Housing Structures in Cresco
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,33789.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments302.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments382.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments402.7%
10 or more Apartments503.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,495100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cresco

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cresco
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,012 (75.7%)325 (24.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,012 (67.7%)483 (32.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cresco

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cresco
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)18 (3.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (0.8%)81 (16.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms241 (23.8%)193 (40.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms439 (43.4%)158 (32.7%)
8 or more Rooms324 (32.0%)33 (6.8%)
Total1,012 (100.0%)483 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cresco

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cresco
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas907 (89.6%)355 (73.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)28 (5.8%)
Electricity83 (8.2%)100 (20.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels14 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used8 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,012 (100.0%)483 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cresco

Household Vehicle Usage in Cresco
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle27 (2.7%)74 (15.3%)
1 Vehicle185 (18.3%)178 (36.8%)
2 Vehicles495 (48.9%)140 (29.0%)
3 or more Vehicles305 (30.1%)91 (18.8%)
Total1,012 (100.0%)483 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cresco

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cresco

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units405607
Median Property Value$79,900$113,400
Median Household Income$54,896$55
Monthly Housing Costs$436$10
Real Estate Taxes$1,912$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cresco

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cresco
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00059 (14.6%)20 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999181 (44.7%)232 (38.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999135 (33.3%)331 (54.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99930 (7.4%)24 (4.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)607 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cresco

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cresco
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (2.7%)28 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99954 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99942 (10.4%)18 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99984 (20.7%)9 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99980 (19.8%)49 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (15.1%)183 (30.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99944 (10.9%)99 (16.3%)
$150,000 or more29 (7.2%)194 (32.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)607 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cresco

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cresco
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x252 (62.2%)84,886 (13,984.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x91 (22.5%)444 (73.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (2.7%)116 (19.1%)
4.0x or more40 (9.9%)29 (4.8%)
Total405 (100.0%)607 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cresco

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cresco
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80043 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49965 (16.1%)25 (4.1%)
$800 to $1,499258 (63.7%)188 (31.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)607 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cresco

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cresco

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cresco
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years638 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years373 (92.6%)30 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years451 (92.4%)37 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years332 (93.3%)24 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years599 (96.5%)22 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years393 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older314 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,679 (97.0%)113 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cresco

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cresco
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen638 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cresco

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cresco
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000433 (93.5%)30 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999459 (98.3%)8 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999791 (97.3%)22 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999672 (96.6%)24 (3.5%)
$100,000 and over1,288 (97.8%)29 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cresco

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cresco
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6159 (52.0%)182 (59.5%)
6 to 18 Years287 (45.0%)366 (57.4%)
19 to 25 Years33 (12.1%)240 (87.9%)
25 to 34 Years46 (11.4%)327 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years25 (5.1%)426 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years26 (7.3%)306 (86.0%)
55 to 64 Years180 (29.0%)440 (70.9%)
65 to 74 Years393 (100.0%)190 (48.3%)
75 Years and over314 (100.0%)199 (63.4%)
Total1,463 (38.6%)2,676 (70.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cresco

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cresco
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years22 (6.8%)10 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years83 (11.0%)91 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years35 (17.3%)33 (17.3%)
75 Years and over81 (49.4%)56 (37.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cresco

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cresco: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (2.9%)45 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years28 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over64 (39.0%)23 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cresco: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.1%)10 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over47 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cresco: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (6.8%)10 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years16 (2.1%)36 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years29 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cresco: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years34 (4.5%)28 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (14.4%)33 (17.3%)
75 Years and over39 (23.8%)44 (29.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cresco: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (14.4%)22 (11.5%)
75 Years and over46 (28.1%)21 (14.0%)

Technology Access in Cresco

Computing Device Access in Cresco

Computing Device Access in Cresco
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,13375.8%
Smartphone1,28686.0%
Tablet93762.7%
No Computing Device1258.4%
Total1,495100.0%

Internet Access in Cresco

Internet Access in Cresco
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet342.3%
Broadband Home95764.0%
Cellular Data Only29319.6%
Satellite Internet885.9%
No Internet15710.5%
Total1,495100.0%

Cresco Summary

Cresco, Iowa is a small city located in Howard County in the northeastern part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city was founded in 1873 and has a population of 3,719 as of the 2020 census.

Geography

Cresco is located in the Upper Iowa River Valley, which is part of the Driftless Area. The city is situated on the banks of the Upper Iowa River, which flows through the city. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and bluffs, and is located in a region of the state known for its scenic beauty. The city is located approximately 50 miles from the Minnesota border and is about a two-hour drive from the Twin Cities.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located at an elevation of 1,068 feet above sea level. The climate in Cresco is classified as humid continental, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Economy

Cresco’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural businesses, including Cresco Seed and Supply, Cresco Feed and Grain, and Cresco Milling. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Cresco Manufacturing, Cresco Plastics, and Cresco Metal Products.
The city is also home to several retail businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and several restaurants. The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including a bakery, a florist, and a furniture store.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Cresco had a population of 3,719. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median household income in Cresco was $45,938 in 2019, and the median family income was $54,917. The per capita income in the city was $22,845. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Cresco, Iowa is a small city located in Howard County in the northeastern part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city was founded in 1873 and has a population of 3,719 as of the 2020 census. The city is situated on the banks of the Upper Iowa River and is surrounded by rolling hills and bluffs. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and it is home to several retail businesses and small businesses. The racial makeup of the city is 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. The median household income in Cresco was $45,938 in 2019, and the median family income was $54,917.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cresco?
Total Population of Cresco is 3,899.
What is the Total Male Population of Cresco?
Total Male Population of Cresco is 1,904.
What is the Total Female Population of Cresco?
Total Female Population of Cresco is 1,995.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cresco?
There are 95.44 Males per 100 Females in Cresco.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cresco?
There are 104.78 Females per 100 Males in Cresco.
What is the Median Population Age in Cresco?
Median Population Age in Cresco is 39.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cresco
Average Family Size in Cresco is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cresco
Average Household Size in Cresco is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cresco?
Per Capita income in Cresco is $27,407.
What is the Median Family Income in Cresco?
Median Family Income in Cresco is $75,455.
What is the Median Household income in Cresco?
Median Household Income in Cresco is $60,135.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cresco?
Income or Wage Gap in Cresco is 22.5%.
Women in Cresco earn 77.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cresco?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cresco is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cresco?
There are 2,009 People in the Labor Forcein in Cresco.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cresco?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Cresco.