Crawford County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 60,792. It is the 13th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 39.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $60,362. This is 3% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $170,000. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crawford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 14.8%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.