Crawford County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Indiana with a total population of 10,494. It is the 86th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 45.6 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $48,993. This is 30% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 95% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $115,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.