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Crestwood

Illinois · 10,826 residents · 3.049 sq mi
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Crestwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,541. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $164,700. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,826
−4%since 2000
from 11,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,551 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+25%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,541
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,003
+36%since 2000
from $21,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+2%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(10,139)
Black4.4%(498)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(414)
Asian0.7%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(2,351)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(7,710)
Black10%(1,084)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(1,548)
Asian1.7%(186)
Other0.6%(61)
Diversity Score54.7%(5,923)
Diversity Score
55
+162%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crestwood, Illinois?

Crestwood, Illinois has about 10,826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crestwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Crestwood, Illinois earns about $60,541 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 $164,700, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Crestwood, Illinois?

About 25.1% 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 11.0% 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 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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