This was 9.6 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,754.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Creston for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 467 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,475 | 28.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 252 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 480 | 9.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 858 | 16.6 |
| Associate's degree | 470 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 812 | 15.7 |
| Master's degree | 278 | 5.4 |
| Professional school degree | 67 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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