Village · Illinois
Crainville, Illinois
Crainville, village, in Williamson County, Illinois. Crainville had 1,507 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,443 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,641 (±382). GEOID 1717185.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,507
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,443 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,641 ±382
Median household income
$65,461
±$10,334 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$185,300
±$15,535 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$690
±$306 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Crainville and what county is it in?
Crainville is a village in Williamson County, Illinois. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 873 residents per square mile in 2020.
Crainville is in the Marion-Herrin, IL micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Crainville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,507 people lived in Crainville on July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,443 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,641 (±382).
| Measure | Crainville | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,641 ±382 | 66,876 | no clear change |
| Households | 767 ±155 | 28,983 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.29 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 792 ±155 | 32,084 | no clear change |
Crainville's population since 2000
From 992 in 2000 to 1,507 in 2025: up 51.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Crainville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Crainville?
The median resident of Crainville is 40.8 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.8%.
| Measure | Crainville | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 ±7.6 | 41.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±7.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5% ±5.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 54.5% ±5.9 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% ±5.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.5% ±7.7 pts | 87.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±5.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1% ±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±3.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±4.7 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±5.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.3% ±2.8 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.5% ±6.9 pts | 26.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1% ±4.1 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0% ±3.1 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Crainville earn?
Half of Crainville's 767 households earn less than $65,461 a year (±$10,334), against $65,604 in Williamson County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $77,465 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crainville | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,461 ±$10,334 | $65,604 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,495 ±$15,620 | $85,846 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,116 ±$5,879 | $37,284 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±5.6 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3% ±4.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5% ±4.9 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±2.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.8% ±3.9 pts | 87.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Crainville?
Owners occupy 69.2% of Crainville's occupied homes and renters 30.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,300 by its owner (±$15,535). The median renter pays $690 a month including utilities, and 52.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crainville | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,300 ±$15,535 | $156,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $690 ±$306 | $930 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.0% ±22.7 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,372 ±$185 | $1,374 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.2% ±9.2 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.8% ±9.2 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 792 ±155 | 32,084 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±8.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.5% ±9.1 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2% ±3.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3% ±3.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Crainville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Crainville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Crainville work and get to work?
84.2% of Crainville's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | Crainville | Williamson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.6% ±7.9 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.2% ±5.8 pts | 82.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±3.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2% ±4.4 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±5.2 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Crainville?
No census tract lies mostly in Crainville; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 202.01Williamson County | 5,883 | $60,159 |
| Tract 203Williamson County | 5,379 | $69,684 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Crainville) · Census block assignment files
How does Crainville compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Crainville is the 8,716th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 534th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Crainville ranks 960th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 534th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 56th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 679th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 960th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 464th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 626th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 1,170th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 554th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 325th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 711th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,057th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 725th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,023rd | 1,382 |
Crainville's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Crainville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Crainville?
21 of the 57 figures for Crainville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Crainville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Crainville.