As of 2026 the population of Crawford County is 16,157. The population is expected to shrink to 15,991 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.21%.
The median age of Crawford County residents is 38.
The diversity index of Crawford County is 74.5, meaning that there is a 75% 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 $97,404 and projected to be $109,151 in 2031. Per capita income is $37,663, projected to be $42,479 in 2031. 2.87% of households – 463 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $986,067 and the average disposable income is $73,295.
There are 6,858 housing units in Crawford County; 4,475 are owner-occupied, 1,713 are rented, and 670 are vacant. The average home value is $197,242, with 321 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,123 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 740 businesses in Crawford County, employing 9,275 workers and pulling from a labor force of 7,960 age 16 and above. 1,645 workers commute into Crawford County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,299 residents both live and work in/around Crawford County. The average travel time is 17.2 minutes. 15.42% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.98% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,106 drive alone, 893 carpool, and 143 take public transportation. 290 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 506 residents work from home.
3,704 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 933 have associates degrees, 1,441 have bachelor’s degrees, and 457 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
