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Crete, NE


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Crete, Nebraska

Crete, Nebraska, in Saline county, is 20 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 69 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. About 6,028 people people live in Crete.

The People and Families of Crete

In Crete, about 45% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crete had a median family income of $43,295.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,000) in Crete than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crete Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Crete, about 58% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Crete, 88% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Crete enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Crete strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCrete Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Crete Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Crete Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Crete Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Crete, NE

Comparing Crete to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Senior Citizens63
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women47
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times95
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents73
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime52

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