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Crawford County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Crawford County, Ohio has a population of 41,711, the 60th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $58,044 and the median home value is $136,700. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

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

Crawford County Quick Facts

Population 41,711
Median Household Income $58,044
Median Home Value $136,700
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 43.4 years
Homeownership Rate 73.1%
Affordability Ratio 2.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%
High School Graduation 91.3%
Cities/Places 7
Population 41,711 60th of 88
Median Income $58,044 19% lower than state
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment 4.7%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population41,76741,711-0.1%
Median household income$55,477$58,044+4.6%
Median home value$123,600$136,700+10.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.4%
$25K-$50K 24.1%
$50K-$100K 33.5%
$100K+ 25.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.5%
$10K-$15K
4.3%
$15K-$20K
4.2%
$20K-$25K
4.3%
$25K-$30K
5.2%
$30K-$35K
4.3%
$35K-$40K
5.7%
$40K-$45K
5.6%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
10.3%
$60K-$75K
9.9%
$75K-$100K
13.2%
$100K-$125K
9.1%
$125K-$150K
6.3%
$150K-$200K
6.7%
$200K+
2.9%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
61.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $794/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

12out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Crawford County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Bucyrus11,594$54,34914.9%$128,600
New Washington1,045$62,4468.9%$114,800
Oceola258$67,8850.0%$122,800
Tiro242$60,7247.8%$50,700
Sulphur Springs228$34,37533.3%$96,700
North Robinson219$53,39311.4%$93,000
Chatfield170$52,81340.6%$97,500

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Ohio with a total population of 41,711. It is the 60th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 43.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $58,044. This is 19% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The median home value is $136,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

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 Ohio 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, Ohio?

Crawford County has a population of 41,711, making it the 60th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Crawford County?

The median household income in Crawford County is $58,044 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Crawford County, Ohio?

Crawford County contains 7 Census-designated places.