Crete is a city located in Saline County Nebraska. Crete has a 2024 population of 7,462. Crete is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,565 in 2020.
The average household income in Crete is $85,170 with a poverty rate of 12.3%. The median age in Crete is 33.2 years: 33.5 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crete was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,203 | 55.88% |
| Other race | 2,099 | 27.91% |
| Two or more races | 799 | 10.62% |
| Asian | 346 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,430 | 2.87 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Married | 1,253 | 3.37 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 776 | 1.41 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
| Female | 311 | 4.26 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Male | 90 | 3.62 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 388 | 8.9% |
| Associates Degree | 420 | 9.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 530 | 12.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 195 | 4.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,140 | 26.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,040 | 23.85% |
| Some College | 647 | 14.84% |
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 | 2,398 | 2,228 | 662 |
| Hispanic | 1,578 | 579 | 27 |
| Other Race | 1,062 | 370 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 360 | 145 | 12 |
| Asian | 285 | 34 | 24 |
| Black | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $40,987 | $46,825 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $168,184 | $66,250 |
| High School Graduate | $42,940 | $45,000 | $35,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,651 | $52,153 | $24,006 |
| Overall | $47,739 | $53,427 | $35,136 |
| Some College | $42,031 | $70,021 | $34,507 |
$47,739
Average Earnings
$53,427
Average Male
$35,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.14% of Crete residents speak only English, while 37.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,233 | 505 | 15.62% |
| Hispanic | 3,273 | 346 | 10.57% |
| Multiple | 779 | 119 | 15.28% |
| Other | 2,095 | 24 | 1.15% |
| Black | 43 | 6 | 13.95% |
12.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.07%
Male Poverty Rate
12.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crete is White, with 15.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crete is Other, with 1.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.45% |
| Some College | 5.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.22% |
| Female Employed | 8.73% |
| Male Employed | 7.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,902 | $100,137 |
| Households | $76,258 | $85,170 |
| Married Families | $101,422 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,448 | $40,435 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
253
Number of Veterans
233
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 7.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
57.48%
Born in Crete
74.63%
Native Born
25.37%
Foreign Born
17.21%
Non Citizen
8.16%
Naturalized
74.63% of Crete residents were born in the United States, with 57.48% having been born in Nebraska. 17.21% 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 | 7,333 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 7,359 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 7,385 | -25 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 7,410 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 7,436 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 7,462 | -26 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 7,488 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 7,479 | 27 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 7,452 | -113 | -1.49% |
| 2020 | 7,565 | 592 | 8.49% |
| 2019 | 6,973 | -94 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 7,067 | -58 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 7,125 | 109 | 1.55% |
| 2016 | 7,016 | 17 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 6,999 | -58 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 7,057 | -22 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 7,079 | -29 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 7,108 | 67 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 7,041 | 52 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 6,989 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,028 | 1,187 | 24.52% |
| 1990 | 4,841 | -31 | -0.64% |
| 1980 | 4,872 | 428 | 9.63% |
| 1970 | 4,444 | 898 | 25.32% |
| 1960 | 3,546 | -146 | -3.95% |
| 1950 | 3,692 | 654 | 21.53% |
| 1940 | 3,038 | 173 | 6.04% |
| 1930 | 2,865 | -4,468 | -60.93% |