Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Crete, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,386

Median Agei

48.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.2%3,957

Black

38.9%3,262

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%637

Two or More

5.2%440

Asian

1%80

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%138

High School Diploma

28.8%1,759

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%449

Some College (1+ yr)

14%859

Associate's Degree

10.4%635

Bachelor's Degree

17.1%1,046

Master's Degree

11.9%727

Professional Degree

1.4%88

Doctorate

1.9%118

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

32.3%

Graduate+

15.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,500

Median Renti

$1,309

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90%2,990

Renter-Occupied

10%333

Total Units

3,481

Homeownership

90%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%152

$50K–$100K

2.3%68

$100K–$150K

5.6%168

$150K–$200K

24.9%745

$200K–$300K

40%1,195

$300K–$500K

18.9%565

$500K–$1M

2.7%81

$1M+

0.5%16

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

124

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%21

2000–2009

10.1%351

1990–1999

11.4%397

1980–1989

17.6%611

1970–1979

26.8%933

1960–1969

8.9%310

1950–1959

10.7%372

1940–1949

4.5%158

1939 or earlier

9.4%328

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.8%2,883

Electricity

11.7%390

Fuel Oil

1.3%42

No Fuel

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,147

Mean Household Incomei

$144,916

Per Capita Incomei

$58,086

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

4,321

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%86

$15K–$20K

1.3%43

$20K–$25K

1.9%63

$25K–$30K

3.2%106

$30K–$35K

2.1%69

$35K–$40K

2.4%80

$40K–$45K

3%99

$45K–$50K

5%167

$50K–$60K

4.6%152

$60K–$75K

12.9%429

$75K–$100K

12%398

$100K–$125K

13.3%441

$125K–$150K

14.4%477

$150K–$200K

7.8%259

$200K+

13.7%454

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$494/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes87% occupied$592/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC12 homes96% occupied$380/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $97,147/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

86.5%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

13.5%

Who Receives This Housing

76.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57.5% of subsidized households are minority

54.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,996

Avg. Commutei

38.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,062

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

447(6.6% of civilian adults)