Crete, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,058
Unemployment
7.3%
Poverty
5.3%
Median Home
$166,500
Median Income
$75,403
Median Rent
$1,091
Crete SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
4
Crete, IL Cost Of Living
98
Crete's Overall Cost Of Living
Crete's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Crete | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
Rankings for Crete in Illinois
Map Of Crete, IL
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4
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8
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9
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Population over time in Crete
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,058 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 8,184 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 8,210 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,215 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,246 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 8,284 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 8,283 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,336 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 8,397 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 8,442 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Crete
| Race | Crete | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.4% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 31.2% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Crete
| Gender | Crete | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Crete for adults over 25
| Education | Crete | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Crete, Illinois
| Income | Crete | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.6% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
