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Crete

Illinois · 8,259 residents · 9.417 sq mi
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Crete is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $194,200. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,259
+12%since 2000
from 7,346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+7%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Crete
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,074
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,671 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,279
+5%since 2000
from $29,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(6,192)
Black10.3%(759)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(267)
Asian0.7%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(2,414)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(5,177)
Black27.8%(2,293)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(523)
Asian1.1%(87)
Other1.4%(119)
Diversity Score64.8%(5,355)
Diversity Score
65
+97%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crete, Illinois?

Crete, Illinois has about 8,259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crete, Illinois?

The typical household in Crete, Illinois earns about $70,074 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 $194,200, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Crete, Illinois?

About 34.5% 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 7.0% 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 1,486 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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