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Crawford County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Crawford County, Pennsylvania has a population of 82,716, the 35th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $60,476 and the median home value is $153,200. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

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

Crawford County Quick Facts

Population 82,716
Median Household Income $60,476
Median Home Value $153,200
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Median Age 44.0 years
Homeownership Rate 74.7%
Affordability Ratio 2.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%
High School Graduation 90.7%
Cities/Places 31
Population 82,716 35th of 67
Median Income $60,476 22% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Unemployment 5.0%

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
Population83,18982,716-0.6%
Median household income$60,254$60,476+0.4%
Median home value$143,400$153,200+6.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.3%
$25K-$50K 22.6%
$50K-$100K 34.2%
$100K+ 24.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.5%
$10K-$15K
4.9%
$15K-$20K
4.6%
$20K-$25K
4.3%
$25K-$30K
5.2%
$30K-$35K
4.7%
$35K-$40K
4.5%
$40K-$45K
3.7%
$45K-$50K
4.4%
$50K-$60K
8.7%
$60K-$75K
10.5%
$75K-$100K
14.9%
$100K-$125K
9.5%
$125K-$150K
6.4%
$150K-$200K
5.1%
$200K+
4.0%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
54.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $802/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

14out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Crawford County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Meadville12,577$43,30822.3%$116,400
Titusville5,189$38,19423.0%$79,200
Pymatuning Central2,593$64,47910.9%$119,400
Cambridge Springs2,408$54,40018.3%$109,600
Conneaut Lakeshore1,886$66,09413.6%$184,200
Linesville1,132$54,00016.6%$108,100
Cochranton1,084$59,37511.4%$130,500
Saegertown828$69,3754.9%$161,600
Conneautville748$54,37533.5%$98,800
Fredericksburg (Crawford County)673N/A25.0%$111,700
Conneaut Lake526$37,91719.6%$143,200
Hydetown505$54,46411.3%$104,800
Springboro425$51,25020.5%$93,600
Blooming Valley390$63,7506.4%$164,000
Spartansburg378$59,1671.8%$95,000
Pymatuning South367$48,75010.9%$106,500
Townville340$61,25015.0%$141,100
Canadohta Lake290$63,01511.0%$149,400
Pymatuning North290$48,75012.1%$118,800
Guys Mills268$49,58326.9%$134,400
Centerville (Crawford County)222$46,45813.1%$101,000
Venango199$73,0957.0%$113,800
Hartstown181$31,78619.3%$175,000
Geneva138$50,50049.3%$69,000
Woodcock131$49,16710.7%$129,700
Lincolnville118$45,41750.0%$43,200
Kerrtown100N/A0.0%N/A
Harmonsburg95$45,75044.2%$162,500
Adamsville77$71,2502.6%$137,500
Riceville60$54,0280.0%$95,400
Atlantic56$88,3330.0%$125,000

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 82,716. It is the 35th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 31 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 44.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $60,476. This is 22% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $153,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.

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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Crawford County has a population of 82,716, making it the 35th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Crawford County?

The median household income in Crawford County is $60,476 with a poverty rate of 14.3%.

How many cities are in Crawford County, Pennsylvania?

Crawford County contains 31 Census-designated places.