Crete, NE

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    7,527
    US Senator
    Deb Fischer
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Pete Ricketts
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.6%
    6.08% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $77,209
    1.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $223,500
    9.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,766
    0.212% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Crete, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    82.8% of the residents in Crete, NE are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Crete, NE are Doane University (547 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Crete, NE was $223,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

    Most people in Crete, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Crete, NE was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Crete, NE is home to a population of 7.53k people, from which 82.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 26.7% of Crete, NE residents were born outside of the country (2.01k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.45k people) in Crete, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.29k Other (Hispanic) and 765 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    82.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    82.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 82.8% of Crete, NE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Crete, NE was 82.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Crete, NE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.45k ± 268
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      2.29k ± 472
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      765 ± 299
    46.3%
    Hispanic Population
    3.49k people

    In 2024, there were 1.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.45k people) in Crete, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.29k Other (Hispanic) and 765 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    46.3% of the people in Crete, NE are hispanic (3.49k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Crete, NE as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      47,802 ± 5,303 people
    2. Guatemala
      13,722 ± 2,866 people
    3. El Salvador
      6,860 ± 2,030 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,802 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,722 and El Salvador with 6,860.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    26.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.01k people
    25.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.91k people

    As of 2024, 26.7% of Crete, NE residents (2.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Crete, NE was 25.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      77 ± 55
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      64 ± 52
    3. Korea
      10 ± 24

    Crete, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    86.9% of the population of Crete, NE has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 8.27% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 2.09% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1,343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,343 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1217 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.1% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    13.1%
    Uninsured
    50.8%
    Employer Coverage
    13.9%
    Medicaid
    8.27%
    Medicare
    11.9%
    Non-Group
    2.09%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Crete, NE declined by 0.815% from 13.2% to 13.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Crete, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Crete, NE employs 3.77k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Crete, NE were Manufacturing (1,169 people), Educational Services (505 people), and Retail Trade (382 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($130,938), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($61,974), and Public Administration ($60,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.77k
    2024 Value
    ± 495
    −0.212%
    1 Year decline
    ± 18.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Crete, NE declined at a rate of −0.212%, from 3.77k employees to 3.77k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Crete, NE, are Production Occupations (727 people), Management Occupations (451 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Crete, NE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.77k
    2024 Value
    ± 495
    −0.212%
    1 Year decline
    ± 18.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Crete, NE declined at a rate of −0.212%, from 3.77k employees to 3.77k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Crete, NE, are Manufacturing (1,169 people), Educational Services (505 people), and Retail Trade (382 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Crete, NE, though some of these residents may live in Crete, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,692
    Median earning men ± $5,529
    $32,247
    Median earning women ± $6,360

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,164), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($60,592), and Construction ($56,176).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($53,700), Manufacturing ($47,616), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($29,779).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.25%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.849%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Nebraska

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    Deb Fischer
    Senator from Nebraska1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Pete Ricketts
    Senator from Nebraska2
    Assumed office on January 12, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Crete, NE awarded 547 degrees. The student population of Crete, NE in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 832 male students and 1,153 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Crete, NE are White (435 and 82.1%), Hispanic or Latino (42 and 7.92%), Black or African American (21 and 3.96%), and Two or More Races (13 and 2.45%).

    The largest universities in Crete, NE by number of degrees awarded are Doane University (547 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Crete, NE are Curriculum & Instruction (113 and 20.7%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (56 and 10.2%), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (43 and 7.86%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $40,520.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Crete, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,985 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,985 students enrolled in Crete, NE, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,252 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Curriculum & Instruction
      113 degrees awarded
    2. General Educational Leadership & Administration
      44 degrees awarded
    3. School Counseling & Guidance Services
      43 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Crete, NE was Curriculum & Instruction with 113 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Crete, NE according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Doane University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    547 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Doane University with 547 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 211 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Crete, NE, which is 0.628 times less than the 336 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 435 degrees mean that there were 10.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 42 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,465) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Crete, NE was $223,500 in 2024, which is 0.672 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $203,900 to $223,500, a 9.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Crete, NE is 69.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Crete, NE have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Crete, NE is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $223,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$28,539
    $1,662
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$313

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Crete, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Crete, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.3% of the housing units in Crete, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Crete, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $77,209
    Median Household Income
    ± $15,424
    2.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 381

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.4k households in Crete, NE grew to $77,209 from the previous year's value of $76,258.

    The following chart displays the households in Crete, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Crete, NE is from Nebraska.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Nebraska
    0.447
    2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.182% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.1%)
    2. Carpooled (16.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.33%)

    In 2024, 76.1% of workers in Crete, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.1%) and those who worked at home (4.33%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    18.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Crete, NE have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.638% of the workforce in Crete, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Crete, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Crete, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Crete, NE have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Crete, NE (815 out of 7.06k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 16 - 17.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Crete, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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