Crawford County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Michigan with a total population of 13,271. It is the 70th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 51.5 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $58,614. This is 18% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $149,900. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.