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Crawford

Nebraska · 997 residents · 1.174 sq mi
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Crawford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,938. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,500. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
997
−10%since 2000
from 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
849 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
+16%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8128969801K1K1990201020202024Crawford
2024878
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,938
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,095 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,346
+37%since 2000
from $14,891 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(948)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score5.2%(52)
Diversity Score
5
−2%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−4%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford, Nebraska?

Crawford, Nebraska has about 997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crawford, Nebraska?

The typical household in Crawford, Nebraska earns about $35,938 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 $56,500, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford, Nebraska?

About 18.3% 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 20.6% 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 123 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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