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Crawford County

Ohio · 42,025 residents · 401.786 sq mi
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Crawford County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,391. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,400. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,025
−11%since 2000
from 46,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+16%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K43K45K47K48K1990201020202024Crawford County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,391
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,286
+50%since 2000
from $17,466 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(45,787)
Black0.6%(275)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(361)
Asian0.3%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(1,947)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(39,388)
Black0.7%(305)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(638)
Asian0.3%(131)
Other1.6%(671)
Diversity Score10.3%(4,332)
Segregation Score32.7%(13,751)
Diversity Score
10
+149%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crawford County, Ohio?

Crawford County, Ohio has about 42,025 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crawford County, Ohio earns about $46,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crawford County, Ohio expensive?

In Crawford County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $93,400, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Crawford County, Ohio?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crawford County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crawford County, Ohio?

About 13.6% of people in Crawford County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crawford County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Crawford County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,845 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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