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Crawford County

Indiana · 10,526 residents · 305.613 sq mi
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Crawford County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,761. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,526
−2%since 2000
from 10,743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+21%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Crawford County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,761
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,646 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,001
+44%since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(10,519)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(100)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(322)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(9,989)
Black0.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(121)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other2.2%(232)
Diversity Score9.3%(975)
Segregation Score6.9%(727)
Diversity Score
9
+209%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford County, Indiana?

Crawford County, Indiana has about 10,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crawford County, Indiana earns about $41,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford County, Indiana expensive?

In Crawford County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford County, Indiana?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford County, Indiana?

About 19.4% of people in Crawford County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crawford County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Crawford County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 612 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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