Crest Hill is a city located in Will County Illinois. Crest Hill has a 2024 population of 20,019. Crest Hill is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,415 in 2020.
The average household income in Crest Hill is $78,118 with a poverty rate of 11.06%. The median age in Crest Hill is 39.6 years: 37.6 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crest Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,161 | 61.15% |
| Black or African American | 4,333 | 21.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,707 | 8.58% |
| Other race | 1,099 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 573 | 2.88% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,727 | 2.23 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Non Family | 3,656 | 1.26 | 58 | 42 |
| Married | 2,692 | 3.16 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 1,069 | 3.13 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Male | 310 | 2.6 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,415 | 9.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,356 | 9.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,034 | 13.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,050 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 4,541 | 30.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 618 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 3,692 | 25.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,323 | 7,699 | 2,101 |
| Black | 3,165 | 2,471 | 492 |
| Hispanic | 2,561 | 1,914 | 322 |
| 2+ Races | 985 | 837 | 122 |
| Other Race | 811 | 556 | 82 |
| Asian | 339 | 311 | 168 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,049 | $71,583 | $53,636 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,109 | $67,566 | $98,333 |
| High School Graduate | $39,132 | $40,876 | $35,711 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,469 | $29,722 | $23,352 |
| Overall | $42,183 | $49,700 | $39,211 |
| Some College | $42,442 | $59,312 | $36,971 |
$42,183
Average Earnings
$49,700
Average Male
$39,211
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.85% of Crest Hill residents speak only English, while 20.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,512 | 813 | 8.55% |
| Hispanic | 4,117 | 532 | 12.92% |
| Black | 2,643 | 387 | 14.64% |
| Multiple | 1,567 | 229 | 14.61% |
| Other | 921 | 81 | 8.79% |
| Asian | 565 | 23 | 4.07% |
11.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.96%
Male Poverty Rate
11.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crest Hill is Black, with 14.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crest Hill is Asian, with 4.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.45% |
| High School | 13.45% |
| Some College | 6.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.65% |
| Male Employed | 5.48% |
| Female Employed | 5.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,695 | $95,722 |
| Households | $68,377 | $78,118 |
| Married Families | $100,278 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,878 | $55,575 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,047
Number of Veterans
961
Male Veterans
86
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 389 |
| First Gulf War | 250 |
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| Korea | 99 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 364 |
| 75+ | 347 |
| 35 to 54 | 259 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 692 | 6.6% |
| Black | 296 | 7.79% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 1.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.17%
Born in Crest Hill
90.27%
Native Born
9.73%
Foreign Born
4.36%
Non Citizen
5.37%
Naturalized
90.27% of Crest Hill residents were born in the United States, with 77.17% having been born in Illinois. 4.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,524 | -99 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 19,623 | -99 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 19,722 | -99 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 19,821 | -99 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 19,920 | -99 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 20,019 | -99 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 20,118 | -51 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 20,169 | -179 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 20,348 | -67 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 20,415 | 47 | 0.23% |
| 2019 | 20,368 | -135 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 20,503 | -85 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 20,588 | -60 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 20,648 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 20,712 | -515 | -2.43% |
| 2014 | 21,227 | 21 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 21,206 | 192 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 21,014 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 21,028 | 203 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 20,825 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,329 | 2,686 | 25.24% |
| 1990 | 10,643 | 1,391 | 15.03% |
| 1980 | 9,252 | 1,792 | 24.02% |
| 1970 | 7,460 | 1,573 | 26.72% |
| 1960 | 5,887 | -13,637 | -69.85% |