Crete, Illinois Population 2022
Crete is a city located in Will County Illinois. Crete has a 2020 population of 8,507. Crete is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 0.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,465 in 2010.
The average household income in Crete is $95,348 with a poverty rate of 5.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,091 per month, and the median house value is $166,500. The median age in Crete is 46.4 years, 45.2 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
Crete Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cretewas:
- White: 60.93%
- Black or African American: 31.26%
- Two or more races: 4.63%
- Other race: 2.52%
- Asian: 0.43%
- Native American: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,910 | 60.93% |
| Black or African American | 2,519 | 31.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.43% |
| Some Other Race | 203 | 2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 373 | 4.63% |
Crete Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,106 | 2.56 | 87.3 |
| Married | 1,516 | 3.38 | 93.8 |
| Male | 98 | 3.8 | 49 |
| Female | 350 | 3.16 | 95.7 |
| Non Family | 1,142 | 1.19 | 79.3 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 3.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 318 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,772 | 29.92% |
| Some College | 1,060 | 17.90% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 8.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,262 | 21.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 807 | 13.62% |
Crete Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 35 | 30 | 15 |
| Black | 1,746 | 1,639 | 659 |
| White | 3,594 | 3,254 | 1,243 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 180 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 382 | 326 | 99 |
| Other Race | 145 | 145 | 29 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.86%.
Crete Language by Age
Crete Language
93.26% of Crete residents speak only English, while 6.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.53% of the population.
Crete Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,553 | 268 | 5.89% |
| Black | 2,504 | 135 | 5.39% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 632 | 29 | 4.59% |
5.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.33%
Male Poverty Rate
5.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Crete
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crete is White, with 5.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crete is Hispanic, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.04%.
Crete Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Crete Married by Age and Sex
Crete Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Crete Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 7.47% |
| Black | 182 | 8.98% |
| Asian | 6 | 17.14% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 24.24% |
Crete Veterans by Education
1.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.52%
Born in Crete
96.20%
Native Born
3.80%
Foreign Born
1.76%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.20% of Crete residents were born in the United States, with 75.52% having been born in Illinois. 1.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,463 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 4,656 | 1,193 | 3.00% |
| 1980 | 5,417 | 761 | 1.53% |
| 1990 | 6,773 | 1,356 | 2.26% |
| 2000 | 7,346 | 573 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 8,259 | 913 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 8,280 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 8,301 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 8,322 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 8,343 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 8,364 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 8,385 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 8,406 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 8,427 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 8,448 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 8,465 | 17 | 0.20% |
| 2021 | 8,486 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 8,507 | 21 | 0.25% |