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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Crawford County

Missouri · 19,173 residents · 742.477 sq mi
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Crawford County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,711. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 3,631 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,800. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

19,173
−16%vs 2000
vs 22,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,711
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,860 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,284
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,825 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$278
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $387 in 2000
US average: $450
78.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
21.6% rent
1.9
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(22,281)
Black0.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(176)
Asian0.1%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(597)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(19,027)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(129)
Asian0.1%(24)
Other0.6%(122)
Diversity Score3.5%(676)
4
+35%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.6%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford County, Missouri?

Crawford County, Missouri has about 19,173 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Crawford County, Missouri earns about $19,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford County, Missouri expensive?

In Crawford County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $278 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford County, Missouri?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford County, Missouri?

About 16.1% of people in Crawford County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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