Crawford County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Ohio with a total population of 41,767. It is the 60th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 43.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $55,477. This is 20% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $123,600. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.