Creswell, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 217, Creswell'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

Creswell is a small community located in North Carolina, within Washington County. The total population is 217. It ranks as the 694th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Creswell is 32.5 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 36.4% of the population under 18, Creswell has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 15.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Creswell is $33,594. This is 54% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.9%. This is 176% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Creswell, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $117,500. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 36.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Creswell is Black or African American, making up 81.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 18.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.0%) is well below the state average of 60.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (81.6% vs 20.0%).

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Creswell, North Carolina 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 North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.