Crawfordsville, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Crawfordsville, Oregon had a total population of 588, the 272nd largest community in Oregon. The poverty rate is 29.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (29.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Crawfordsville Quick Facts
How Crawfordsville 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 | 528 | 588 | +11.4% |
| Median home value | $404,500 | $400,000 | -1.1% |
How Crawfordsville Compares
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: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Crawfordsville Rankings in Oregon
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Other Cities in Linn County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 56,839 | $78,114 | 13.5% | $389,200 |
| Lebanon | 19,344 | $63,176 | 17.8% | $336,800 |
| Sweet Home | 10,078 | $56,927 | 19.4% | $273,300 |
| Harrisburg | 3,681 | $73,650 | 8.9% | $320,900 |
| Millersburg | 3,366 | $124,867 | 5.1% | $567,200 |
| Brownsville | 1,912 | $83,098 | 10.0% | $373,000 |
| Halsey | 1,491 | $106,458 | 7.8% | $330,300 |
| Tangent | 1,290 | $99,000 | 20.4% | $377,300 |
| Lyons | 1,139 | $91,875 | 14.8% | $488,900 |
| South Lebanon | 939 | $61,346 | 11.0% | $400,800 |
Cities Similar to Crawfordsville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadows | 584 | $121,750 | $311,900 | 60.0% | 2.7% |
| Crabtree | 602 | $120,513 | $380,100 | 6.3% | 3.6% |
| Gaston | 605 | $125,625 | $466,400 | 15.1% | 6.3% |
| Running Y Ranch | 607 | $102,697 | $599,100 | 66.8% | 2.3% |
| Manzanita | 568 | $105,577 | $777,500 | 70.1% | 7.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 588, Crawfordsville'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
Crawfordsville is a small community located in Oregon, within Linn County. The total population is 588. It ranks as the 272nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.
Age Demographics
The median age in Crawfordsville is 62.1 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 9.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 29.4%. This is 146% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Crawfordsville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $400,000. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $477,600. 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 63.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Crawfordsville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents.
Education
14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 88.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Crawfordsville, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Crawfordsville, Oregon?
Crawfordsville, Oregon has a population of 588 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Crawfordsville, OR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Crawfordsville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Crawfordsville, OR?
The poverty rate in Crawfordsville is 29.4%. This means approximately 173 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Crawfordsville, Oregon?
Crawfordsville's population is 95.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Crawfordsville, OR?
The median home value in Crawfordsville is $400,000.
How educated is Crawfordsville, Oregon?
14.0% of adults (25+) in Crawfordsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.