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Crawford County

Arkansas · 61,948 residents · 595.269 sq mi
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Crawford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,197. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,948
+16%since 2000
from 53,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+7%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K47K53K59K65K1990201020202024Crawford County
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,197
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,871 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,715
+25%since 2000
from $15,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(48,311)
Black0.9%(463)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,743)
Asian1.2%(619)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(7,058)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(53,770)
Black1.1%(696)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(3,760)
Asian1.4%(874)
Other4.3%(2,661)
Diversity Score29.5%(18,286)
Diversity Score
30
+123%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford County, Arkansas?

Crawford County, Arkansas has about 61,948 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crawford County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Crawford County, Arkansas earns about $40,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford County, Arkansas expensive?

In Crawford County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford County, Arkansas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford County, Arkansas?

About 18.3% of people in Crawford County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crawford County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Crawford County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,455 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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15 census tracts
Census Tract 206.02Census Tract 202.04Census Tract 204.01Census Tract 203.02Census Tract 205.02Census Tract 204.02Census Tract 205.01Census Tract 202.08Census Tract 202.07Census Tract 203.01Census Tract 202.05Census Tract 201.01Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 202.06Census Tract 206.01
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 72956ZIP 72921ZIP 72946ZIP 72952ZIP 72932ZIP 72934ZIP 72955ZIP 72935ZIP 72948
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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