Crete, Nebraska
Crete: Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
About
Crete is a town located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,960 and a population density of 840 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,875 inhabitants.
The town was created 153 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Crete
| Population : | 6,875 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Saline County |
| Postal code : | 68333 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 8.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,352 feet / 412 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:52:39 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 830 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Crete is located at 40°37'40"N 96°57'41"W (40.6277800, -96.9614200).
Crete map
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- Official Website
Official website of Crete
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Crete decreased by 1.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,960 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,042 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,110 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,082 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,061 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,004 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,017 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,125 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,074 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,007 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,875 | -1.92% | estimation process |
People born in Crete (9)
People born in Crete, including politician John William Chapman, biologist Arthur Sperry Pearse, athletics competitor Teri Steer, .
List
- Dana Altman (basketball coach) he was born in 16/06/1958
- Fred Rogers Fairchild (American economist) he was born in 05/08/1877
- Harold Montelle Stephens (United States federal judge) he was born in 06/03/1886
- Natalie Schneider (American wheelchair basketball player) she was born in 01/01/1983
- Mitch Krenk (American football player) he was born in 19/11/1959
- George F. Sprague (American geneticist and maize researcher) he was born in 03/09/1902
Schools in Crete
College & universities near Crete, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181020 | Doane University | Crete (NE) | 68333 |
| 180957 | College of Hair Design-Downtown | Lincoln (NE) | 68508-2199 |
| 181242 | Purdue University Global-Lincoln | Lincoln (NE) | 68508 |
| 181464 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln (NE) | 68588 |
| 486859 | Wisconsin Academy a Paul Mitchell Partner Group-PMTS Lincoln | Lincoln (NE) | 68516-2306 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Crete, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Crete , Illinois town in the U.S. state of Illinois with a population of 8,493 people.
Other cities in Saline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilber | 1,809 | City in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Friend | 946 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Dorchester | 572 | Village in Nebraska |
| De Witt | 488 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Western | 228 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Tobias | 103 | Village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Swanton | 88 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Crete distances to largest Nebraska cities
