Crawford County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Missouri with a total population of 22,890. It is the 50th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 42.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $56,345. This is 18% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $166,000. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

12.8% 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 60% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.