Demographics & People — Crete, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,382 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,400 |
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| Median Age | 48.9 |
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| Total Households | 3,220 |
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| Family Households | 2,130 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5867 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,205 |
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| Black or African American | 2,935 |
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| Asian | 80 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 872 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,671 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,939 |
| German | 1,572 |
| Irish | 788 |
| Italian | 728 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 623 |
| Polish | 573 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 458 |
| English | 359 |
| Subsaharan African | 324 |
Language
| English Only | 7,317 |
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| Spanish | 665 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,120 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 490 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,895 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Crete, Illinois.
