Crestline, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Crestline, Kansas had a total population of 139, the 496th largest community in Kansas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Kansas.
Crestline Quick Facts
How Crestline Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 148 | 139 | -6.1% |
How Crestline Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Crestline Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Cherokee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs | 3,855 | $51,404 | 24.3% | $92,900 |
| Columbus | 2,881 | $37,961 | 21.3% | $94,100 |
| Galena | 2,754 | $49,006 | 13.0% | $78,500 |
| Weir | 855 | $58,828 | 9.9% | $78,300 |
| Riverton | 769 | $90,365 | 0.0% | $144,000 |
| Scammon | 371 | $55,833 | 11.1% | $69,500 |
| Lowell | 278 | $90,806 | 0.0% | $103,600 |
| West Mineral | 154 | $35,417 | 7.8% | $42,900 |
| Roseland | 63 | $41,528 | 11.1% | N/A |
| Hallowell | 39 | N/A | 0.0% | $58,300 |
Cities Similar to Crestline
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 139 | $85,000 | $95,000 | 21.4% | 8.6% |
| Peru | 139 | $39,615 | $37,500 | 12.4% | 18.7% |
| Bendena | 140 | $94,375 | $191,700 | 38.5% | 21.4% |
| Bison | 141 | $65,822 | $52,700 | 10.8% | 3.5% |
| Muscotah | 141 | $58,750 | $90,000 | 7.4% | 11.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 139, Crestline's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Crestline is a small community located in Kansas, within Cherokee County. The total population is 139. It ranks as the 496th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Crestline is 72.6 years. This is 94% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 7.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Crestline. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Crestline, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Crestline was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
44.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Crestline in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Crestline, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Crestline, Kansas?
Crestline, Kansas has a population of 139 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Crestline, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Crestline — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Crestline, KS?
The ACS sample for Crestline recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Crestline, Kansas?
Crestline's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Crestline, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Crestline — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Crestline, Kansas?
44.2% of adults (25+) in Crestline hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.