Crete, NE is a small city located in the Midwest with a population of 7,224 and a population density of 2,081 people per square mile. Local businesses include Crete Hardware & Rental, Switzer's Saloon & Grill, Kerry's BBQ Shack, The Center Theater and much more. Year-round outdoor activities including taking a stroll through the nature trails at Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area or getting up close and personal to animals at the Werner Wildlife Museum. There are also many organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8667 who support veterans in the community. Sports fans will have plenty to cheer on during any season as Crete has high school teams in football, baseball, basketball and track & field.
The population in Crete is 7,224. There are 2,187 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Crete is 31.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Crete is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Crete
- 48.6% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 34.2% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Crete
- 55.3% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 5.7% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 37.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander