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Crawford County

Kansas · 39,134 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 $35,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,900. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
39,134
+2%since 2000
from 38,242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.6
−4%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K37K39K40K1990201020202024Crawford County
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,286
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,409 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,753
+22%since 2000
from $16,245 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(35,282)
Black1.8%(671)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(910)
Asian1.1%(421)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(4,946)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(34,842)
Black1.9%(757)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,762)
Asian1.2%(468)
Other3%(1,165)
Diversity Score24.8%(9,694)
Diversity Score
25
+92%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford County, Kansas?

Crawford County, Kansas has about 39,134 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crawford County, Kansas earns about $35,286 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford County, Kansas?

About 26.3% 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 17.7% 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 3,566 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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