Crawford County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Crawford County, Kansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Crawford County, Kansas has a population of 39,008, the 11th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $52,844 and the median home value is $132,600. The poverty rate is 20.6%.

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

Crawford County Quick Facts

Population 39,008

Median Household Income $52,844

Median Home Value $132,600

Poverty Rate 20.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 33.6 years

Homeownership Rate 60.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.2%

High School Graduation 92.3%

Cities/Places 18

Population 39,008 11th of 105

Median Income $52,844 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.6%

Unemployment 4.1%

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	38,963	39,008	+0.1%
Median household income	$50,311	$52,844	+5.0%
Median home value	$122,400	$132,600	+8.3%

Median Household Income

Crawford

$52,844

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crawford

$132,600

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.6%

$25K-$50K 25.1%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 21.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

6.0%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

9.3%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

65.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.8%

Renter 39.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $849/mo 19.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

29.1%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

20.7%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Crawford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pittsburg	20,637	$43,419	29.5%	$123,200
Frontenac	3,392	$58,733	8.7%	$165,600
Girard	2,777	$40,298	16.1%	$93,600
Arma	1,239	$50,795	12.4%	$85,400
Cherokee	699	$56,154	8.0%	$85,300
Franklin	650	$65,784	20.8%	$104,300
Mulberry	442	$52,902	29.4%	N/A
Chicopee	412	$100,673	0.0%	$216,700
McCune	308	$47,500	25.3%	$40,700
Arcadia	248	N/A	27.0%	$32,500
Walnut	237	$37,500	45.6%	$31,300
Radley	135	$150,170	0.0%	N/A
Hepler	120	$53,750	11.7%	N/A
Ringo	82	$68,235	0.0%	$234,100
Croweburg	80	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Farlington	61	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Yale	60	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Opolis	35	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Kansas with a total population of 39,008. It is the 11th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 33.6 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $52,844. This is 29% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. 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 4.1%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $132,600. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crawford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Crawford County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

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 Kansas 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, Kansas?

Crawford County has a population of 39,008, making it the 11th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Crawford County?

The median household income in Crawford County is $52,844 with a poverty rate of 20.6%.

How many cities are in Crawford County, Kansas?

Crawford County contains 18 Census-designated places.