Crawford County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Crawford County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Crawford County, Illinois has a population of 18,511, the 59th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $71,674 and the median home value is $121,100. The poverty rate is 12.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Crawford County Quick Facts

Population 18,511

Median Household Income $71,674

Median Home Value $121,100

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.0%

Median Age 42.6 years

Homeownership Rate 81.9%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%

High School Graduation 90.5%

Cities/Places 8

Population 18,511 59th of 102

Median Income $71,674 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment 3.0%

How Crawford County 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	18,588	18,511	-0.4%
Median household income	$67,614	$71,674	+6.0%
Median home value	$113,700	$121,100	+6.5%

Median Household Income

Crawford

$71,674

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crawford

$121,100

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%

$25K-$50K 16.8%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 33.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

9.7%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

55.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.9%

Renter 18.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $811/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

26.3%

55-74

25.7%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Cities & Places in Crawford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Robinson	7,084	$73,993	9.6%	$109,100
Oblong	1,634	$57,917	13.9%	$83,100
Palestine	1,430	$62,850	15.0%	$81,300
Hutsonville	590	$55,982	24.3%	$67,400
Flat Rock	337	$51,667	11.9%	$66,600
Stoy	90	$61,875	5.6%	$79,000
West York	83	$91,136	0.0%	$57,100
Annapolis	54	$72,500	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Illinois with a total population of 18,511. It is the 59th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 42.6 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $71,674. This is 14% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $121,100. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.3% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Crawford County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Crawford County, Illinois?

Crawford County has a population of 18,511, making it the 59th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Crawford County?

The median household income in Crawford County is $71,674 with a poverty rate of 12.1%.

How many cities are in Crawford County, Illinois?

Crawford County contains 8 Census-designated places.