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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,767 | 41,711 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $55,477 | $58,044 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $123,600 | $136,700 | +10.6% |
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: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Crawford County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucyrus | 11,594 | $54,349 | 14.9% | $128,600 |
| New Washington | 1,045 | $62,446 | 8.9% | $114,800 |
| Oceola | 258 | $67,885 | 0.0% | $122,800 |
| Tiro | 242 | $60,724 | 7.8% | $50,700 |
| Sulphur Springs | 228 | $34,375 | 33.3% | $96,700 |
| North Robinson | 219 | $53,393 | 11.4% | $93,000 |
| Chatfield | 170 | $52,813 | 40.6% | $97,500 |
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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.