Crawford County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Crawford County, Wisconsin Demographics
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Crawford County, Wisconsin has a population of 16,042, the 63rd most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $64,094 and the median home value is $183,400. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

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

Crawford County Quick Facts

Population 16,042

Median Household Income $64,094

Median Home Value $183,400

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 47.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.3%

High School Graduation 92.8%

Cities/Places 11

Population 16,042 63rd of 72

Median Income $64,094 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment 3.1%

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.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	16,064	16,042	-0.1%
Median household income	$63,496	$64,094	+0.9%
Median home value	$175,100	$183,400	+4.7%

Median Household Income

Crawford

$64,094

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crawford

$183,400

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.2%

$25K-$50K 23.5%

$50K-$100K 33.2%

$100K+ 27.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

15.7%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

53.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.1%

Renter 22.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $789/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.2%

18-34

16.8%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

30.8%

75+

10.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Crawford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Prairie du Chien	5,491	$54,268	17.4%	$161,300
Wauzeka	591	$73,333	12.2%	$143,300
Soldiers Grove	579	$48,438	25.4%	$158,300
Gays Mills	523	$40,208	14.0%	$164,500
Eastman	398	$62,500	8.8%	$197,700
Seneca	372	$62,143	2.4%	$159,900
Ferryville	194	N/A	10.8%	$230,000
Mount Sterling	164	$47,188	9.2%	$132,800
Steuben	148	$72,188	9.5%	$106,300
Lynxville	105	$60,625	10.8%	$158,300
Bell Center	82	$32,250	23.2%	$202,800

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Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 16,042. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 47.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crawford County is $64,094. This is 17% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $183,400. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.

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 Wisconsin 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, Wisconsin?

Crawford County has a population of 16,042, making it the 63rd most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Crawford County?

The median household income in Crawford County is $64,094 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.

How many cities are in Crawford County, Wisconsin?

Crawford County contains 11 Census-designated places.