Creston, Illinois facts for kids
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Creston
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Location of Creston in Ogle County, Illinois.
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 Creston
Location in Ogle County, Illinois
Creston
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Township | Dement |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 627 |
| • Density | 547.12/sq mi (211.26/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60113
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-17471 |
Creston is a small village located in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 627 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from 662 people in 2010.
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History of Creston
Creston got its name because people thought it was the highest point of land. This "crest" was believed to be between the big city of Chicago and the famous Mississippi River.
Geography of Creston
Creston is located at coordinates 41°55′51″N 88°57′56″W / 41.93083°N 88.96556°W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.14 square miles (which is about 2.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People in Creston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 364 | — | |
| 1890 | 329 | −9.6% | |
| 1900 | 381 | 15.8% | |
| 1910 | 323 | −15.2% | |
| 1920 | 327 | 1.2% | |
| 1930 | 315 | −3.7% | |
| 1940 | 284 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 362 | 27.5% | |
| 1960 | 454 | 25.4% | |
| 1970 | 595 | 31.1% | |
| 1980 | 527 | −11.4% | |
| 1990 | 535 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 543 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 662 | 21.9% | |
| 2020 | 627 | −5.3% | |
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Let's look at how the number of people living in Creston has changed over the years. The population has gone up and down, but it has generally grown since the early 1900s.
In 2000, there were 543 people living in Creston. These people lived in 195 different homes. Many of these homes, about 64.6%, were families with married couples. About 37.9% of homes had children under 18 living there.
The people in Creston are of different ages. In 2000, about 29.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 34 years old.
Notable People from Creston
- Knute Hill: He was born in Creston and later became a congressman for the state of Washington. A congressman is a person who is elected to represent their area in the United States government.
See also
In Spanish: Creston (Illinois) para niños
