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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crestwood

Illinois · 11,251 residents · 3.049 sq mi
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Crestwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,813. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $122,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,251
+4%since 1990
from 10,823 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,690 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,550 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+16%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,813
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,414 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,995
+53%since 1990
from $14,405 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $530 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
18.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+2%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(10,171)
Black4.1%(443)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(309)
Asian0.5%(58)
Diversity Score20.3%(2,200)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(10,139)
Black4.4%(498)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(414)
Asian0.7%(82)
Diversity Score20.9%(2,351)
Diversity Score
21
+3%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−6%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crestwood, Illinois?

Crestwood, Illinois has about 11,251 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crestwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Crestwood, Illinois earns about $45,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crestwood, Illinois expensive?

In Crestwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $122,700, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Crestwood, Illinois?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Crestwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crestwood, Illinois?

About 4.6% of people in Crestwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crestwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Crestwood, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 428 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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