Creston, Ohio facts for kids
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Creston, Ohio
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Creston water tower
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Location of Creston, Ohio
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Location of Creston in Wayne County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Wayne, Medina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.19 sq mi (5.67 km2) |
| • Land | 2.19 sq mi (5.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,139 |
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2,138 |
| • Density | 977.16/sq mi (377.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44217
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-19344 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398646 |
| Website | www.crestonvillage.org |
Creston is a small village located in the state of Ohio, in the United States. It's special because it sits across two different counties: Medina County and Wayne County. In 2020, about 2,139 people called Creston home.
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A Glimpse into Creston's History
Creston began its journey in the 1860s. This was when the railroad tracks were built and reached this area. Before it was called Creston, it had another name: Pike Station. A post office opened there under the name Pike Station in 1865. Later, in 1881, the name was officially changed to Creston.
Where is Creston Located?
Creston is a village that covers an area of about 2.26 square miles (5.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Creston?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 584 | — | |
| 1900 | 893 | 52.9% | |
| 1910 | 970 | 8.6% | |
| 1920 | 894 | −7.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,029 | 15.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,110 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,300 | 17.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,522 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,792 | 17.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,828 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,848 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,161 | 16.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,171 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,139 | −1.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,138 | −1.5% | |
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According to the census taken in 2010, there were 2,171 people living in Creston. These people made up 865 households, with 617 of them being families. The village had about 960 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people in Creston are White (96.9%). There are also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Creston was about 40 years old. Roughly 24.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17% of the population was 65 years old or older.
Education in Creston
Students in Creston attend Norwayne High School. This is a public high school located on South Main Street. It provides education to around 450 students.
For reading and learning, Creston also has a branch of the Wayne County Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Creston (Ohio) para niños
