Crawford County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crawford County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 16,064. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crawford County is 47.3 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.1 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 $63,496. This is 16% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $175,100. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Crawford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crawford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. 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 44% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.