Crane County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crane County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,623. It is the 205th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crane County is 36.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crane County is $59,915. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $119,900. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Crane County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crane County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 68.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.4%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (68.3% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.6%.