Crawford County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Crawford County, Missouri has a population of 22,890, the 50th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $56,345 and the median home value is $166,000. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
Crawford County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Crawford County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba | 3,172 | $44,217 | 16.7% | $171,000 |
| Bourbon | 1,694 | $63,125 | 20.5% | $116,000 |
| Steelville | 1,410 | $32,404 | 25.2% | $82,500 |
| Indian Lake | 1,075 | $89,583 | 21.4% | $184,000 |
| Leasburg | 336 | $40,833 | 30.6% | $87,500 |
| West Sullivan | 252 | $49,500 | 20.8% | $133,300 |
| St. Cloud | 31 | $34,792 | 0.0% | $183,300 |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Crawford County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri 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, Missouri?
Crawford County has a population of 22,890, making it the 50th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Crawford County?
The median household income in Crawford County is $56,345 with a poverty rate of 13.6%.
How many cities are in Crawford County, Missouri?
Crawford County contains 7 Census-designated places.