Crescent, Iowa facts for kids
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Crescent, Iowa
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Location of Crescent, Iowa
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 Crescent, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Crescent, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Township | Crescent |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
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| • Total | 628 |
| • Density | 649.43/sq mi (250.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51526
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-17175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393668 |
| Website | City of Crescent |
Crescent is a small city located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 628 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and fun outdoor activities nearby.
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Exploring Crescent's Location
Crescent is a city with a total area of about 1.09 square miles (2.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Crescent's Natural Surroundings
The city is right across the Mormon Bridge from North Omaha. It sits at the bottom of the unique Loess Hills. These hills are special because they were formed by wind-blown silt.
Fun Activities Near Crescent
Close to Crescent, you'll find the Mount Crescent skiing area. This is the closest place to ski and snowboard for people living in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. In the summer, this area is great for activities like paintball and cross-country running. Nearby Hitchcock Park has lots of wildlife and many miles of hiking trails to explore.
Crescent's Past: A Brief History
Crescent was first planned out by a man named Joseph E. Johnson. He was a Latter-day Saint and even published a newspaper there in the 1850s.
Before many of the Latter-day Saints moved to Utah in 1852, the area had different names. It was known as Brownell's Grove and Farmersville. By 1950, Crescent had grown to have about 300 residents.
Crescent's Population Facts
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 134 | — |
| 1960 | 296 | +120.9% |
| 1970 | 284 | −4.1% |
| 1980 | 547 | +92.6% |
| 1990 | 469 | −14.3% |
| 2000 | 537 | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 617 | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 628 | +1.8% |
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Who Lives in Crescent?
Let's look at some facts about the people living in Crescent, based on the census data.
2020 Census Details
In 2020, there were 628 people living in Crescent. There were 244 households, which are groups of people living together. Most residents were White, making up about 96.3% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age in Crescent was about 43.9 years old. Around 24.7% of the people were under 20 years old. About 19.3% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.0%) and females (51.0%).
2010 Census Details
In 2010, Crescent had 617 people. There were 235 households. The racial makeup was similar to 2020, with most people being White (98.4%). About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 44.1 years. About 20.3% of residents were under 18. About 13% were 65 years or older. The gender split was also very close, with 50.7% male and 49.3% female.
See also
In Spanish: Crescent (Iowa) para niños
