Crawford County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Iowa with a total population of 16,289. It is the 47th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

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 $65,039. This is 11% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $136,300. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crawford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.0%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (30.0% vs 7.0%).

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.0%.