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Crete

Nebraska · 7,099 residents · 3.938 sq mi
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Crete has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,022. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,300. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,099
+18%since 2000
from 6,028 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,803 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.5
+1%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Crete
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,022
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,098 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,947
+40%since 2000
from $14,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(4,868)
Black0.6%(39)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(814)
Asian3.3%(197)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.9%(2,285)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(3,065)
Black1.3%(89)
Hispanic / Latino49%(3,475)
Asian3.3%(233)
Other1.3%(91)
Diversity Score69.3%(4,920)
Diversity Score
69
+83%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
26.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crete, Nebraska?

Crete, Nebraska has about 7,099 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crete, Nebraska?

The typical household in Crete, Nebraska earns about $47,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crete, Nebraska expensive?

In Crete, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $104,300, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Crete, Nebraska?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Crete, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crete, Nebraska?

About 20.6% of people in Crete, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crete, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Crete, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,258 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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