COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Crawford County

Kansas · 38,242 residents · 589.771 sq mi

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Crawford County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,409. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $55,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 33.8

US median: 35.2

Average education

24% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 36%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

38,242

+8%since 1990

from 35,568 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

65 / sq mi

+8%since 1990

from 60 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

33.8

−2%since 1990

from 34.5 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202439K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,409

+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $19,616 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,245

+55%since 1990

from $10,507 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.0%

−2.8 ptssince 1990

from 18.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$55,000

+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $30,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$451

+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $299 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

64.4%

−3.1 ptssince 1990

from 67.5% in 1990

35.6% rent

Afford Score

1.9

+20%since 1990

from 1.6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.2%(34,213)

Black1.4%(513)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(274)

Asian1.1%(386)

Diversity Score11%(3,925)

2000

White, non-Hispanic92.3%(35,282)

Black1.8%(671)

Hispanic / Latino2.4%(910)

Asian1.1%(421)

Diversity Score12.9%(4,946)

Diversity Score

+17%since 1990

from 11 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.9%

+5.2 ptssince 1990

from 18.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

84.5%

+9.8 ptssince 1990

from 74.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

9.3%

+1.8 ptssince 1990

from 7.5% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.1 min

−30%since 1990

from 17.1 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, Kansas?

Crawford County, Kansas has about 38,242 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Crawford County, Kansas earns about $29,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford County, Kansas expensive?

In Crawford County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford County, Kansas?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford County, Kansas?

About 16.0% of people in Crawford County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crawford County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Crawford County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,674 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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