Crawford County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Georgia with a total population of 12,183. It is the 114th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 46.0 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $60,905. This is 18% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $144,800. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crawford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.6%.