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Crawford

Texas · 887 residents · 1.441 sq mi
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Crawford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,277. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $162,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
887
+26%since 2000
from 705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
616 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+6%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6107609091K1K1990201020202024Crawford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,277
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,015 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,920
+75%since 2000
from $15,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+145%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(586)
Black4.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score35%(247)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(752)
Black2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score26%(231)
Diversity Score
26
−26%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford, Texas?

Crawford, Texas has about 887 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crawford, Texas?

The typical household in Crawford, Texas earns about $52,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford, Texas expensive?

In Crawford, Texas, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford, Texas?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford, Texas?

About 9.7% of people in Crawford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crawford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Crawford, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 227 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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