Crete, IL Demographics

A map of Crete's Population by Race

Crete, Illinois has an estimated population of 8,386, a less than 1% change from the 8,465 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.2% White, 38.9% Black, 7.6% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crete, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crete has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Crete, that probability was 62.9% in 2020 and 61.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crete is ranked the 256th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Crete was ranked the 253rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crete's White Population

3,957 residents of Crete, or 47.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crete is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Crete ranks 1362nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crete's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Crete's population has decreased from 47.8% to 47.2%.

Crete is more White than neighboring South Chicago Heights (27.9% White), Goodenow (0% White), Chicago Heights (21.4% White), and Sauk Village (14.2% White). Crete is less White than neighboring Steger (50.7% White).

Crete's Black Population

3,262 residents of Crete, or 38.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crete is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Crete ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crete's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Black residents' share of Crete's population has increased from 36.0% to 38.9%.

Crete is more Black than neighboring Steger (22.4% Black), South Chicago Heights (31.8% Black), and Goodenow (0% Black). Crete is less Black than neighboring Chicago Heights (40.3% Black), and Sauk Village (61.9% Black).

Crete's Asian Population

80 residents of Crete, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crete is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Crete ranks 420th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crete's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Asian residents' share of Crete's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Crete is more Asian than neighboring South Chicago Heights (0.4% Asian), Goodenow (0% Asian), Chicago Heights (0.3% Asian), and Sauk Village (0% Asian). Crete is less Asian than neighboring Steger (1.4% Asian).

Crete's Hispanic Population

637 residents of Crete, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crete is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Crete ranks 244th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crete's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Crete's population has decreased from 10.5% to 7.6%.

Crete is more Hispanic than neighboring Goodenow (0% Hispanic). Crete is less Hispanic than neighboring Steger (19.7% Hispanic), South Chicago Heights (39.2% Hispanic), Chicago Heights (35.5% Hispanic), and Sauk Village (14.7% Hispanic).

Crete's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Crete, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crete is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Crete ranks 240th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crete's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crete's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Crete is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Chicago Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Goodenow (0% Native American/Other). Crete is less Native American/Other than neighboring Steger (0.7% Native American/Other), Chicago Heights (1.3% Native American/Other), and Sauk Village (1.2% Native American/Other).

Crete's Multiracial Population

440 residents of Crete, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crete is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Crete ranks 501st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crete's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Crete's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.2%.

Crete is more Multiracial than neighboring Steger (5.1% Multiracial), South Chicago Heights (0.5% Multiracial), Goodenow (0% Multiracial), and Chicago Heights (1.2% Multiracial). Crete is less Multiracial than neighboring Sauk Village (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.