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Crawford County

Michigan · 12,988 residents · 556.415 sq mi
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Crawford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,987. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,800. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,988
−9%since 2000
from 14,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+26%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Crawford County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,987
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,628
+58%since 2000
from $16,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(13,660)
Black1.5%(213)
Hispanic / Latino1%(142)
Asian0.3%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(973)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(12,026)
Black0.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(292)
Asian0.4%(55)
Other2.8%(363)
Diversity Score14.4%(1,867)
Segregation Score14.1%(1,827)
Diversity Score
14
+111%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford County, Michigan?

Crawford County, Michigan has about 12,988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crawford County, Michigan earns about $49,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford County, Michigan expensive?

In Crawford County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $111,800, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford County, Michigan?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford County, Michigan?

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

Has Crawford County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Crawford County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 728 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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