Cresco, IA Demographics

A map of Cresco's Population by Race

Cresco, Iowa had a population of 3,888 in 2020. It was 92.6% White, 0.6% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cresco, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cresco is the 104th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cresco's White Population

3,602 residents of Cresco identify as White, or 92.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Cresco slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cresco is ranked #541 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cresco is more White than neighboring Ridgeway (91.6% White), Protivin (87.7% White), and Lime Springs (87.1% White). Cresco is less White than neighboring Harmony (95.3% White), and Spillville (97.4% White).

Cresco's Black Population

22 residents of Cresco identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cresco roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cresco is ranked #316 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cresco is more Black than neighboring Ridgeway (0% Black), Protivin (0% Black), Lime Springs (0% Black), Harmony (0.5% Black), and Spillville (0.3% Black).

Cresco's Asian Population

21 residents of Cresco identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cresco roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cresco is ranked #266 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cresco is more Asian than neighboring Ridgeway (0% Asian), Protivin (0% Asian), Harmony (0% Asian), and Spillville (0.3% Asian). Cresco is less Asian than neighboring Lime Springs (0.8% Asian).

Cresco's Hispanic Population

108 residents of Cresco identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cresco roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cresco is ranked #454 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cresco is more Hispanic than neighboring Harmony (1.6% Hispanic), and Spillville (0.3% Hispanic). Cresco is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeway (6.5% Hispanic), Protivin (8.6% Hispanic), and Lime Springs (7.6% Hispanic).

Cresco's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Cresco identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cresco roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cresco is ranked #307 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cresco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgeway (0% Native American/Other), Lime Springs (0.4% Native American/Other), Harmony (0.1% Native American/Other), and Spillville (0% Native American/Other). Cresco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Protivin (1.5% Native American/Other).

Cresco's Multiracial Population

115 residents of Cresco identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cresco roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Cresco is ranked #404 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cresco is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeway (1.8% Multiracial), Protivin (2.2% Multiracial), Harmony (2.5% Multiracial), and Spillville (1.8% Multiracial). Cresco is less Multiracial than neighboring Lime Springs (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.