Crane, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 136, Crane's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Crane is a small community located in Oregon, within Harney County. The total population is 136. It ranks as the 382nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crane is 44.5 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crane is $36,406. This is 56% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Crane, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $285,700. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crane has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents.

Education

10.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crane, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.