Crawford County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Crawford County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Crawford County, Iowa has a population of 16,277, the 47th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $67,027 and the median home value is $153,700. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

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

Crawford County Quick Facts

Population 16,277

Median Household Income $67,027

Median Home Value $153,700

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 76.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.7%

High School Graduation 83.6%

Cities/Places 14

Population 16,277 47th of 99

Median Income $67,027 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment 3.8%

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	16,289	16,277	-0.1%
Median household income	$65,039	$67,027	+3.1%
Median home value	$136,300	$153,700	+12.8%

Median Household Income

Crawford

$67,027

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crawford

$153,700

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%

$25K-$50K 21.2%

$50K-$100K 31.6%

$100K+ 31.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

6.1%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

13.5%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

9.6%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

66.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.0%

Renter 24.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $743/mo 13.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.4%

18-34

20.7%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

22.9%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Crawford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Denison	8,260	$65,684	17.5%	$150,200
Dunlap	1,170	$49,375	7.2%	$139,900
Schleswig	831	$73,315	12.9%	$163,600
Manilla	630	$65,156	6.2%	$88,300
Charter Oak	580	$53,042	7.6%	$77,700
Vail	527	$70,625	29.4%	$87,800
Dow City	454	$48,421	21.4%	$126,900
Deloit	309	$40,625	17.5%	$96,600
Westside	308	$83,558	1.0%	$147,200
Kiron	249	$48,750	40.6%	$67,600
Arion	137	$63,125	0.0%	$53,300
Ricketts	61	N/A	13.1%	$41,700
Aspinwall	45	$61,250	35.6%	$85,000
Buck Grove	42	$70,417	2.4%	$55,000

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Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Iowa with a total population of 16,277. It is the 47th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 37.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $67,027. This is 11% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $153,700. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crawford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.8%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (30.8% vs 7.3%).

Education

17.7% 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 44% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.6%.

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 Iowa 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, Iowa?

Crawford County has a population of 16,277, making it the 47th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Crawford County?

The median household income in Crawford County is $67,027 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.

How many cities are in Crawford County, Iowa?

Crawford County contains 14 Census-designated places.