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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crete

Illinois · 7,346 residents · 9.417 sq mi
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Crete is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,671. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $154,300. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% 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

7,346
+8%since 1990
from 6,773 in 1990
1990 – 2025
780 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 719 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+15%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Crete
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,671
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,283 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,671
+53%since 1990
from $19,421 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$654
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $453 in 1990
US average: $602
88.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
11.1% rent
2.3
−2%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(6,395)
Black4.5%(303)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(151)
Asian0.6%(41)
Diversity Score18.1%(1,223)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(6,192)
Black10.3%(759)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(267)
Asian0.7%(55)
Diversity Score32.9%(2,414)
33
+82%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 28.4 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 Crete, Illinois?

Crete, Illinois has about 7,346 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crete, Illinois?

The typical household in Crete, Illinois earns about $67,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crete, Illinois expensive?

In Crete, Illinois, the median home is worth about $154,300, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Crete, Illinois?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Crete, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crete, Illinois?

About 1.6% of people in Crete, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crete, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Crete, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 573 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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