Crab Orchard, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Crab Orchard, Illinois had a total population of 394, the 1004th largest community in Illinois, with a median household income of $148,906, which is 79% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 79% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Illinois.
Crab Orchard Quick Facts
How Crab Orchard Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 359 | 394 | +9.7% |
| Median household income | $110,125 | $148,906 | +35.2% |
How Crab Orchard Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Crab Orchard Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Williamson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 22,158 | $32,128 | 37.4% | $127,900 |
| Marion | 16,836 | $56,912 | 13.3% | $158,300 |
| Herrin | 12,226 | $59,975 | 14.5% | $113,300 |
| Carterville | 5,818 | $62,337 | 10.9% | $197,100 |
| Johnston City | 3,327 | $42,465 | 17.8% | $88,100 |
| Crainville | 1,641 | $65,461 | 10.2% | $185,300 |
| Cambria | 1,300 | $57,756 | 18.5% | $143,800 |
| Energy | 1,050 | $65,357 | 15.2% | $151,800 |
| Hurst | 700 | $36,635 | 31.4% | $68,600 |
| Pittsburg | 682 | $53,203 | 17.9% | $129,200 |
Cities Similar to Crab Orchard
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island Arsenal | 470 | N/A | N/A | 23.8% | 0.0% |
| Argyle | 324 | $139,632 | $277,400 | 41.9% | 0.0% |
| Olive Branch | 499 | N/A | $61,500 | 3.0% | 30.1% |
| Custer Park | 459 | $178,602 | $175,000 | 5.5% | 3.7% |
| Menominee | 345 | $118,750 | $257,900 | 19.8% | 12.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 394, Crab Orchard's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Crab Orchard is a small community located in Illinois, within Williamson County. The total population is 394. It ranks as the 1004th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Crab Orchard is 45.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Crab Orchard is $148,906. This is 79% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 84% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Crab Orchard, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Crab Orchard was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.5% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Crab Orchard, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Crab Orchard, Illinois?
Crab Orchard, Illinois has a population of 394 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Crab Orchard, IL?
The median household income in Crab Orchard is $148,906, which is 84% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Crab Orchard, IL?
The poverty rate in Crab Orchard is 5.6%. This means approximately 22 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Crab Orchard, Illinois?
Crab Orchard's population is 99.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Crab Orchard, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Crab Orchard — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Crab Orchard, Illinois?
28.5% of adults (25+) in Crab Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.