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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crest Hill

Illinois · 13,329 residents · 8.976 sq mi
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Crest Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $107,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,329
+25%since 1990
from 10,643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,485 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 1,186 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+3%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K13K16K19K22K1990201020202024Crest Hill
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,313
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,794 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,317
+63%since 1990
from $13,718 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$107,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$655
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $464 in 1990
US average: $602
64.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
35.9% rent
2.4
+15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(8,284)
Black18.6%(1,979)
Hispanic / Latino6%(635)
Asian0.8%(89)
Diversity Score53.2%(5,664)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(9,246)
Black19.4%(2,591)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,174)
Asian1.1%(150)
Diversity Score57.5%(7,658)
57
+8%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−5%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crest Hill, Illinois?

Crest Hill, Illinois has about 13,329 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crest Hill, Illinois?

The typical household in Crest Hill, Illinois earns about $45,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crest Hill, Illinois expensive?

In Crest Hill, Illinois, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Crest Hill, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Crest Hill, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crest Hill, Illinois?

About 4.8% of people in Crest Hill, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crest Hill, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Crest Hill, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,686 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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