As of 2025 the population of Crawford County is 16,145. The population is expected to shrink to 15,754 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.49%.
The median age of Crawford County residents is 38.
The diversity index of Crawford County is 73.1, meaning that there is a 73% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Crawford County is $87,822 and projected to be $96,659 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,796, projected to be $37,542 in 2030. 2.32% of households – 374 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $849,416 and the average disposable income is $66,826.
There are 6,829 housing units in Crawford County; 4,512 are owner-occupied, 1,688 are rented, and 629 are vacant. The average home value is $188,389, with 175 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,330 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 771 businesses in Crawford County, employing 9,672 workers and pulling from a labor force of 7,973 age 16 and above. 1,649 workers commute into Crawford County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,278 residents both live and work in/around Crawford County. The average travel time is 17.9 minutes. 15.29% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.41% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,116 drive alone, 820 carpool, and 225 take public transportation. 323 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 486 residents work from home.
3,807 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,144 have associates degrees, 1,593 have bachelor’s degrees, and 440 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
