Crawford County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 83,189. It is the 35th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 43.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $60,254. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $143,400. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.