Cresco City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 3905 people, 1652 households, and 1005 families residing in the city. The population density was 1184.1 people per square mile (457.18/kmē), making its Iowa's 236th most densely populated city. There were 1791 housing units at an average density of 542.7 per square mile (209.54/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.27 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 112.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 114.9 females. The median age was 39.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Cresco City was 36.8 and 41.4 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 98.77% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.15% American Indian, 0.15% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.67% from two or more races and 0.03% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32236, it is Iowa's 599th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $43682, it is the 373rd highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $18190, making it the 289th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income of city was $20847, Males had a median income of $26918 versus $14225 for females.
In 2000, 899 pupils and students, of which 445 are male and 454 are female, 23.02% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 79 nursery or pri school, 54 kindergarten, 470 elementary school, 201 high school and 95 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3905 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3910 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3900 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3871 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3847 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3799 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3774 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3750 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3737 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3733 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3730 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 31 | 48 | 79 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 34 | 54 |
| Elementary school | 257 | 213 | 470 |
| High school | 97 | 104 | 201 |
| College or graduate school | 40 | 55 | 95 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cresco city, Iowa | $32236 | $43682 | $18190 |
| Howard County, Iowa | $34641 | $43284 | $17842 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |