Crete, Nebraska facts for kids
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Crete, Nebraska
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Downtown Crete: Main Avenue, looking south from 13th Street
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Location of Crete within Saline County and Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.77 km2) |
| • Land | 3.34 sq mi (8.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 6,960 |
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(2019)
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7,007 |
| • Density | 2,100.42/sq mi (810.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68333
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-11370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0828460 |
| Website | http://www.crete.ne.gov |
Crete is a city in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,960 at the 2010 census.
History
The railroad was extended to the area in 1870, bringing settlers. In 1871, two rival towns merged to form a new town, which was named after Crete, Illinois, the former hometown of an early settler. Crete was once a contender for county seat.
Geography
Crete is located at 40°37′29″N 96°57′33″W / 40.62472°N 96.95917°W (40.624790, -96.959178).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.97 square miles (7.69 km2), of which, 2.92 square miles (7.56 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,870 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,310 | 23.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,199 | −4.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,404 | 9.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,445 | 1.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,865 | 17.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,038 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,692 | 21.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,546 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,444 | 25.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,872 | 9.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,841 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 6,028 | 24.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,960 | 15.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 7,007 | 0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 6,960 people, 2,199 households, and 1,447 families living in the city. The population density was 2,383.6 inhabitants per square mile (920.3/km2). There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of 818.2 per square mile (315.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 70.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 23.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 35.7%.
Of the 2,199 households 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.2% of households were one person and 12.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.41.
The median age was 28.5 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 19.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
Points of interest
- Doane University
- Doane College Historic Buildings
- Doane College Osterhout Arboretum
Notable people
- Dana Altman, college basketball coach
- John William Chapman, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
- Teri Steer, Olympic shot putter
- Harold Montelle Stephens, United States federal judge
See also
In Spanish: Crete (Nebraska) para niños
