Crete
City in Saline County, Nebraska
Crete is a city in Saline County, Nebraska, with 7,099 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,352 ft (412 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kramer, 4.8 miles SE.
- 7,099residents (2020 Census)
- 1,352 ftelevation · 412 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.4 km²
- 1,770 / sq mipopulation density
- 68333ZIP code
About Crete
Crete is the most populous city 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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Living in Crete
- Median household income
- $77,209
- Median home value
- $223,500
- Median rent
- $936/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Crete had 7,099 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,099 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,770 per sq mi (684 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crete at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Saline County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,099 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.01 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6248° N, 96.9525° W |
| ZIP code | 68333 |
| Official website | crete-ne.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3111370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crete
- Kramer4.8 mi SE
- Dorchester8.7 mi W
- Denton9.7 mi NE
- Wilber10.0 mi S
- Martell10.2 mi E
- Hallam10.6 mi SE
- Sprague10.9 mi E
- Milford11.5 mi NW
- Pleasant Dale11.5 mi N
- Clatonia12.2 mi SE
- Princeton13.4 mi E
- Emerald14.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Crete
What county is Crete in?
Crete is in Saline County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Crete, NE?
7,099 people lived in Crete at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crete, NE?
The ZIP code of Crete is 68333.
What is the elevation of Crete?
1,352 feet (412 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crete?
Kramer (4.8 mi), Dorchester (8.7 mi), Denton (9.7 mi), Wilber (10.0 mi), Martell (10.2 mi).
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