Crawford County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,511 | — | #1,960 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,674 | -4.6% | #1,072 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,315 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $121,100 | -57.0% | #2,653 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $811 | -30.3% | #2,020 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -4.0% | #1,298 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Crawford County has a population of 18,511, making it the #1,960 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Crawford County is $71,674, ranking #1,072 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Crawford County is $121,100 (-57.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $811/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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94.7% of residents in Crawford County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Crawford County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois has a total population of 18,511, making it the 1,960th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Crawford County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Crawford County is $71,674, which ranks #1,072 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Crawford County is $121,100, 57.0% below the national median. Renters in Crawford County pay a median gross rent of $811 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Crawford County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.9 min.
Crawford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.4%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Crawford County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.