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).
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% |