Crawford County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Kansas with a total population of 38,963. It is the 11th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 33.8 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $50,311. This is 31% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 81% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. 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 12% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $122,400. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crawford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.