Demographics

The following is a brief overview of how Creston's population has changed over the past 2 census releases. For the most up-to-date census information, search for Creston, BC in the Community Profiles section of the Statistics Canada website.

View the Creston Community Profile from the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI online).

Population Data

Indicator 2006 Census
2011 Census
% Change
Total Population
4,825 5,306 +9.97%
Male 2,250 2,470 +9.78%
Female 2,575 2,830 +9.90%
Seniors (>65)
1,610 1,755 +9.01%
Male Seniors
700 755 +7.86%
Female Seniors
910 995 +9.34%
Seniors (% of Population)
33.4% 33.1% -0.30%

Language Data

Indicator 2006 Census
2011 Census
% Change
English (Mother Tongue)
4,135 4,535 +9.67%
French (Mother Tongue)
80 115 +43.75%
Other (Mother Tongue)
425 470 +10.59%

Housing Data

Indicator 2006 Census
2011 Census
% Change
Population in Private Households
4,270 5,070 +7.42%
Total Occupied Private Dwellings
2,360 2,465 +8.68%
Average Household Size
2 people
2.1 people
+5.00%