The census-designated place (CDP) of Crescent Valley had a population of 483 as of the 2020 census.

Crescent Valley enjoys an Education Index that is above the Nevada state average.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Crescent Valley CDP has an area of 2.2 square miles (5.8 km2), all of it land.

The town celebrates all holidays at the fairgrounds, also known as the community center, including "Founder's Day" near the end of June.

Founders Day is the celebration of the town itself with games such as horseshoe tossing near the park and pig chasing at the fairgrounds.