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Crawford

Nebraska · 780 residents (2025 est.) · 1.174 sq mi
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Crawford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,528. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 229 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,700. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
878
−21%since 2000
from 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
748 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+37%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:780 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8128969801K1K1990201020202024Crawford
2024878
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,528
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,095 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,279
+110%since 2000
from $14,891 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+4%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+35%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,030)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(715)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(67)
Diversity Score39.9%(350)
Diversity Score
40
+646%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford, Nebraska?

Crawford, Nebraska has about 878 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crawford, Nebraska?

The typical household in Crawford, Nebraska earns about $51,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford, Nebraska expensive?

In Crawford, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford, Nebraska?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford, Nebraska?

About 10.5% of people in Crawford, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crawford, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Crawford, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 242 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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