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Crawford County

Iowa · 16,942 residents · 714.198 sq mi
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Crawford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,922. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $60,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,942
+1%since 1990
from 16,775 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+8%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Crawford County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,922
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,209 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,851
+58%since 1990
from $10,056 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.1%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$362
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+18%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(16,572)
Black0.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(138)
Asian0.7%(115)
Diversity Score5%(834)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(15,149)
Black0.7%(117)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,482)
Asian0.5%(83)
Diversity Score22.8%(3,856)
Diversity Score
23
+358%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−51%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford County, Iowa?

Crawford County, Iowa has about 16,942 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Crawford County, Iowa earns about $33,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford County, Iowa expensive?

In Crawford County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford County, Iowa?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford County, Iowa?

About 11.1% of people in Crawford County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crawford County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Crawford County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 167 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 704.02Census Tract 704.01Census Tract 703Census Tract 702Census Tract 701Census Tract 705
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 51442ZIP 51454ZIP 51461ZIP 51439ZIP 51465ZIP 51528ZIP 51448ZIP 51467ZIP 51441ZIP 51520ZIP 51460ZIP 51432
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