Crete, Nebraska

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Crete, Nebraska
Crete, Nebraska Main from 13th 2.JPG
Downtown Crete: Main Avenue, looking south from 13th Street, May 2013
Saline County Nebraska Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Crete Highlighted.svg
Location of Crete within Saline County and Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°37′29″N96°57′14″W / 40.62472°N 96.95389°W / 40.62472; -96.95389
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Saline
Government
   Mayor David Bauer
Area
[1]
  Total3.85 sq mi (9.97 km2)
  Land3.80 sq mi (9.84 km2)
  Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,352 ft (412 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total7,099
  Density1,869.14/sq mi (721.72/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68333
Area code 402
FIPS code 31-11370
GNIS feature ID2393673 [2]
Website crete.ne.gov

Crete is a city in and the most populous municipality of Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,099 at the 2020 census. The city is home to Doane University.

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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. [3] The name was also chosen to conform with the alphabetical stops on the new Burlington & Quincy Railroad line traveling westward from Lincoln: Berks, Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, Grafton, Harvard, Inland, Junianta, Kenesaw, Lowell, Minden etc. Some towns were already in existence, with Friend and Sutton inserted into the alphabetical town names. It was planned to have a town every 9 miles on the railroad, as a steam engine needed to fill up with water periodically. [4] Crete was once a contender for county seat. [5]

On February 18, 1969, Crete was the site of a railroad accident that released a fog of anhydrous ammonia fumes from a ruptured railroad tank car, killing five residents and seriously injuring 11 others in their homes. [6] Another three people, hoboes who had been riding on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad freight train as it traveled from Denver to Chicago, died of injuries received in the train derailment.

Geography

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. [7]

Climate

Climate data for Crete 4ESE, Nebraska (1991–2020, extremes 1893–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)73
(23)
84
(29)
90
(32)
96
(36)
104
(40)
108
(42)
114
(46)
114
(46)
106
(41)
98
(37)
86
(30)
73
(23)
114
(46)
Mean maximum °F (°C)58.4
(14.7)
64.3
(17.9)
76.6
(24.8)
85.2
(29.6)
90.6
(32.6)
94.4
(34.7)
97.2
(36.2)
96.6
(35.9)
93.1
(33.9)
86.0
(30.0)
71.8
(22.1)
60.9
(16.1)
98.9
(37.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)34.4
(1.3)
39.6
(4.2)
51.7
(10.9)
63.0
(17.2)
72.9
(22.7)
82.5
(28.1)
86.5
(30.3)
84.6
(29.2)
78.4
(25.8)
66.0
(18.9)
50.9
(10.5)
37.9
(3.3)
62.4
(16.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)24.0
(−4.4)
28.9
(−1.7)
39.7
(4.3)
51.1
(10.6)
61.6
(16.4)
71.6
(22.0)
75.7
(24.3)
73.7
(23.2)
66.2
(19.0)
53.6
(12.0)
39.6
(4.2)
27.8
(−2.3)
51.1
(10.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)13.6
(−10.2)
18.1
(−7.7)
27.8
(−2.3)
39.1
(3.9)
50.3
(10.2)
60.7
(15.9)
64.9
(18.3)
62.8
(17.1)
54.1
(12.3)
41.2
(5.1)
28.2
(−2.1)
17.8
(−7.9)
39.9
(4.4)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−6.5
(−21.4)
−1.3
(−18.5)
8.2
(−13.2)
22.9
(−5.1)
36.2
(2.3)
49.1
(9.5)
55.1
(12.8)
53.2
(11.8)
38.7
(3.7)
23.9
(−4.5)
12.0
(−11.1)
−1.0
(−18.3)
−10.5
(−23.6)
Record low °F (°C)−27
(−33)
−27
(−33)
−16
(−27)
6
(−14)
23
(−5)
37
(3)
41
(5)
41
(5)
23
(−5)
−4
(−20)
−7
(−22)
−25
(−32)
−27
(−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.69
(18)
0.81
(21)
1.45
(37)
2.58
(66)
5.65
(144)
4.86
(123)
3.84
(98)
3.35
(85)
3.11
(79)
2.32
(59)
1.22
(31)
1.14
(29)
31.02
(788)
Average snowfall inches (cm)6.3
(16)
6.6
(17)
3.2
(8.1)
1.3
(3.3)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
1.0
(2.5)
2.0
(5.1)
4.9
(12)
25.3
(64)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)4.74.76.48.712.110.39.99.88.27.44.95.392.4
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)3.53.41.50.40.00.00.00.00.00.31.12.612.8
Source: NOAA [8] [9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 1,870
1890 2,31023.5%
1900 2,199−4.8%
1910 2,4049.3%
1920 2,4451.7%
1930 2,86517.2%
1940 3,0386.0%
1950 3,69221.5%
1960 3,546−4.0%
1970 4,44425.3%
1980 4,8729.6%
1990 4,841−0.6%
2000 6,02824.5%
2010 6,96015.5%
2020 7,0992.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]
2012 Estimate [11]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census [12] counted 7,099 people, 2,286 households, and 1,590 families in Crete. The population density was 1,868.2 per square mile (721.3/km2). There were 2,447 housing units at an average density of 643.9 units per square mile (248.6 units/km2). The racial makeup was 48.95% (3,475) white, 1.27% (90) black or African-American, 2.44% (173) Native American, 3.28% (233) Asian, 0.63% (45) Pacific Islander, 28.33% (2,011) from other races, and 15.1% (1,072) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 42.0% (2,995) of the population.

Of the 2,286 households, 44.1% had children under the age of 18; 51.2% were married couples living together; 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present. 27.0% of households consisted of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.3.

24.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 17.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 101.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 99.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey [13] estimates show that the median household income was $47,022 (with a margin of error of +/- $1,904) and the median family income $51,500 (+/- $9,621). Males had a median income of $30,729 (+/- $7,021) versus $17,788 (+/- $7,461) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,303 (+/- $6,532). Approximately, 17.2% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under the age of 18 and 11.7% of those ages 65 or over.

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 units per square mile (315.9 units/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%. [14]

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.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 6,028 people, 2,078 households, and 1,317 families living in the city. The population density was 2,541.9 inhabitants per square mile (981.4/km2). There were 2,188 housing units at an average density of 922.7 units per square mile (356.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.48% White, 0.76% African American, 0.73% Native American, 3.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.90% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 13.50% of the population.

Of the 2,078 households 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.2% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 23.8% under the age of 18, 20.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median household income was $34,098, and the median family income was $43,295. Males had a median income of $30,778 versus $25,459 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,936. About 7.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Crete uses a city council with six council persons.

Education

Tertiary education:

Crete Public Schools is the local K-12 school district. [15]

Notable people

See also

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