Crawford County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Crawford County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Crawford County, Indiana has a population of 10,499, the 86th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $49,640 and the median home value is $117,700. The poverty rate is 22.9%.

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

Crawford County Quick Facts

Population 10,499

Median Household Income $49,640

Median Home Value $117,700

Poverty Rate 22.9%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 45.7 years

Homeownership Rate 81.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.4%

High School Graduation 86.1%

Cities/Places 4

Population 10,499 86th of 92

Median Income $49,640 31% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.9%

Unemployment 3.5%

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	10,494	10,499	+0.0%
Median household income	$48,993	$49,640	+1.3%
Median home value	$115,400	$117,700	+2.0%

Median Household Income

Crawford

$49,640

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crawford

$117,700

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.8%

$25K-$50K 25.6%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 19.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

7.8%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

6.8%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

2.0%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

51.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.3%

Renter 18.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $686/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

30.0%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Crawford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
English	1,008	$35,991	49.9%	$94,700
Marengo	924	$43,654	22.7%	$96,300
Leavenworth	397	$65,586	12.9%	$130,200
Alton	37	$52,083	29.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Indiana with a total population of 10,499. It is the 86th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 45.7 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $49,640. This is 31% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.9%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. 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 3.5%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $117,700. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

11.4% 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 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.

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 Indiana 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, Indiana?

Crawford County has a population of 10,499, making it the 86th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Crawford County?

The median household income in Crawford County is $49,640 with a poverty rate of 22.9%.

How many cities are in Crawford County, Indiana?

Crawford County contains 4 Census-designated places.