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Crawford County

Illinois · 18,679 residents · 443.643 sq mi
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Crawford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,968. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,679
−9%since 2000
from 20,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,968
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,211
+61%since 2000
from $16,869 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(18,925)
Black4.5%(920)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(351)
Asian0.3%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(3,211)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(16,941)
Black3.3%(608)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(447)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other1%(191)
Diversity Score17.2%(3,216)
Segregation Score59.2%(11,050)
Diversity Score
17
+10%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
59
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford County, Illinois?

Crawford County, Illinois has about 18,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crawford County, Illinois earns about $50,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford County, Illinois expensive?

In Crawford County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $94,100, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford County, Illinois?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford County, Illinois?

About 11.5% of people in Crawford County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crawford County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Crawford County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 785 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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