Crawfordsville city, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Crawfordsville city, Indiana Demographics
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As of 2026, Crawfordsville city, Indiana has a total population of 16,408, the 57th largest city in Indiana, with a median household income of $49,327, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.6%.

Crawfordsville city Quick Facts

Population 16,408

Median Household Income $49,327

Median Home Value $134,100

Poverty Rate 18.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 36.3 years

Homeownership Rate 63.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

High School Graduation Rate 83.1%

Diversity Index 26/100

Population 16,408 57th of 967

Median Income $49,327 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 18.6% 50% higher national

Median Home Value $134,100 average

How Crawfordsville city Compares

Median Household Income

Crawfordsville city

$49,327

$70,051

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Crawfordsville city

$134,100

$201,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.7%

$25K-$50K 27.3%

$50K-$100K 27.9%

$100K+ 21.1%

Employment

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

59.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.4%

Renter 36.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

24.6%

35-54

20.8%

55-74

21.8%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Crawfordsville city Rankings in Indiana

#57 Population of 967

#651 Median Income of 967

#468 Education of 967

#401 Home Value of 967

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Cities Similar to Crawfordsville city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Vincennes city	16,676	$50,238	$98,700	16.1%	19.3%
Huntington city	17,026	$51,220	$104,300	18.1%	15.6%
New Castle city	17,356	$48,977	$95,100	13.9%	18.5%
Warsaw city	16,592	$57,170	$175,300	33.0%	17.0%
Beech Grove city	15,082	$49,452	$169,500	22.0%	10.3%

Population Overview

Crawfordsville city is a small city located in Indiana. The total population is 16,408. It ranks as the 57th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawfordsville city is 36.3 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawfordsville city is $49,327. This is 30% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $134,100. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Crawfordsville city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawfordsville city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.6%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 83.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crawfordsville city, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Crawfordsville city, Indiana?

Crawfordsville city, Indiana has a population of 16,408 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Crawfordsville city, IN?

The median household income in Crawfordsville city is $49,327, which is 37% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Crawfordsville city, IN?

The poverty rate in Crawfordsville city is 18.6%. This means approximately 2,810 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Crawfordsville city, Indiana?

Crawfordsville city's population is 85.6% White, 1.0% Black, 8.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Crawfordsville city, IN?

The median home value in Crawfordsville city is $134,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.

How educated is Crawfordsville city, Indiana?

14.7% of adults (25+) in Crawfordsville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.