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Creston, IA vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than Creston.
- People are 5.0% more likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 3.2 years younger in Omaha.
 Creston, IAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 20107,824  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 19907,911  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area5.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Creston, IAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Creston, IAOmaha, NEUnited States
 White93.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Creston, IAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population44.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married31.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households3,181  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,428  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Creston    2 Reviews

I moved here 4 years ago and have regretted it since, kids out of control lot of petty crime and drug and alcohol abuse,there are more bars in creston and can get beer  More

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Creston is your old fashioned small town, the old men don't miss a day catching up on the going's on when they're out for coffee at 5:00 am at the sale barn  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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