Crane County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Crane County, Texas has a population of 4,610, the 205th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $62,212 and the median home value is $129,400. The poverty rate is 10.9%.

Crane County Quick Facts

Population 4,610

Median Household Income $62,21290% MOE ±$14,766

Median Home Value $129,40090% MOE ±$27,255

Poverty Rate 10.9%90% MOE ±8.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.6%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Median Age 35.0 years90% MOE ±1.1 years

Homeownership Rate 83.8%90% MOE ±6.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.6%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 72.2%

Cities/Places 1

Population 4,610 205th of 254

Median Income $62,212 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.9%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Crane County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	4,802	4,610	-4.0%
Median household income	$81,189	$62,212	-23.4%
Median home value¹	$123,563	$129,400	No clear change (+4.7%)
Median gross rent	$1,028	$882	No clear change (-14.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Crane

$62,212

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crane

$129,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.9%

$25K-$50K 30.8%

$50K-$100K 33.4%

$100K+ 29.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.8%

$10K-$15K

1.5%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

1.1%

$25K-$30K

13.9%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

7.6%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

0.9%

$50K-$60K

9.6%

$60K-$75K

14.9%

$75K-$100K

8.9%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

11.5%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.8%

Renter 16.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $882/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.6%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

26.3%

55-74

17.6%

75+

6.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Crane County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crane	2,640	$73,150	14.7%	$164,900

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Population Overview

Crane County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,610. It is the 205th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crane County is 35.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, Crane County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crane County is $62,212. This is 21% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $129,400. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Crane County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% 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 68.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.6%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (68.9% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Crane County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas 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 Crane County, Texas?

Crane County has a population of 4,610, making it the 205th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Crane County?

The median household income in Crane County is $62,212 with a poverty rate of 10.9%.

How many cities are in Crane County, Texas?

Crane County contains 1 Census-designated place.