Crawford County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Illinois with a total population of 18,588. It is the 59th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 42.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $67,614. This is 17% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $113,700. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.5% vs 58.8%). The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.2%.