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Crawford County, Arkansas

Crawford County, Arkansas. Crawford County had 62,657 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 11 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 05033.

Crawford County is one of the 3 counties of the Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

62,657

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 60,133 · ACS 2020-2024: 61,139

Median household income

$64,132

±$3,217 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773

Median home value

$182,800

±$12,817 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000

Median gross rent

$851

±$30 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947

How many people live in Crawford County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 60,133 residents in Crawford County. The Census Bureau estimates 62,657 for July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 61,139 over 595 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +246 (60,410)
2021→2022 +658 (61,068)
2022→2023 +697 (61,765)
2023→2024 +491 (62,256)
2024→2025 +401 (62,657)

Crawford County in Arkansas. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Crawford County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	61,139	3,049,391	−1,600
Households	23,357±370	1,205,987	no clear change
Average household size	2.59±0.04	2.46	no clear change
Housing units	25,621±53	1,394,673	−1,215

Crawford County's population since 2000

From 53,247 in 2000 to 62,657 in 2025: up 17.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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.

2000 Census 53,247
2005 (estimate) 57,779
2010 Census 61,948
2015 (estimate) 61,963
2020 Census 60,133
2025 (estimate) 62,657

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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Crawford County?

Crawford County holds 11 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Van Buren with 24,556 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Crawford County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Van Buren	city	23,218	23,763±32	$61,149	$181,500	15.3%	100%
Alma	city	5,825	5,906±17	$68,562	$233,600	27.3%	100%
Mulberry	city	1,543	1,646±323	$50,428	$135,900	16.4%	100%
Cedarville	city	1,424	1,760±409	$59,740	$165,100	9.5%	100%
Kibler	city	1,005	1,085±355	$58,500	$210,100	9.5%	100%
Dyer	city	772	1,049±282	$94,327	$230,300	16.4%	100%
Mountainburg	city	528	566±229	$53,068	$122,900	20.7%	100%
ChesterGEOID 0513570	town	144	76±39	$29,250	not published	19.7%	100%
RudyGEOID 0561460	town	130	178±122	$56,181	$227,100	29.2%	100%
DoraGEOID 0519540	CDP	121	74±84	not published	not published	0.0%	100%
UniontownGEOID 0571060	CDP	112	168±147	not published	not published	0.0%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Crawford County?

The median resident of Crawford County is 39.2 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.6%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Crawford County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	39.2±1.0	38.5	no clear change
Under 18 years	23.9%	23.1%	–
65 years and over	17.9%±0.2 pts	17.6%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	8.6%	9.0%	+0.9 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	79.3%±1.1 pts	67.4%	−5.0 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	1.3%±0.3 pts	14.6%	no clear change
Asian alone, not Hispanic	1.1%±0.3 pts	1.6%	−0.7 pts
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.8%±0.3 pts	0.3%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.4%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	8.1%±1.1 pts	6.3%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.8%±0.4 pts	0.3%	–
Born outside the United States	4.4%±0.7 pts	5.4%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	7.3%±0.9 pts	8.3%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	9.7%±1.0 pts	7.4%	–
With a disability	19.6%±1.5 pts	18.0%	–
No health insurance coverage	9.4%±1.3 pts	9.0%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	86.6%±1.6 pts	88.7%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	20.0%±2.2 pts	25.7%	+4.0 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	6.0%±0.9 pts	9.5%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	1.3%±0.4 pts	2.4%	–

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 Crawford County earn?

Half of Crawford County's 23,357 households earn less than $64,132 a year (±$3,217), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,631 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,501 after inflation. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Crawford County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$64,132±$3,217	$60,773	+$6,501
Mean household income	$80,026±$3,972	$84,759	–
Per capita income	$30,712±$1,532	$34,225	no clear change
People below the poverty line	14.7%±2.1 pts	16.0%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	21.0%±5.0 pts	21.1%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	10.2%±1.8 pts	10.2%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	88.5%±1.7 pts	86.7%	–

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 Crawford County?

Owners occupy 75.5% of Crawford County's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,800 by its owner (±$12,817). The median renter pays $851 a month including utilities, and 33.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Crawford County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$182,800±$12,817	$188,000	+$41,024
Median gross rent	$851±$30	$947	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	33.0%±5.4 pts	35.9%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,262±$51	$1,345	–
Owner-occupied homes	75.5%±2.6 pts	66.4%	no clear change
Housing units	25,621±53	1,394,673	−1,215
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.4%±0.4 pts	1.1%	–
Rental vacancy rate	6.5%±3.4 pts	6.4%	–
Single-family detached homes	76.7%±2.4 pts	70.0%	–
Mobile homes	9.9%±1.5 pts	11.0%	–
Built 2020 or later	2.3%±0.7 pts	2.1%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	4.4%±1.1 pts	4.1%	–

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 Crawford County building?

Builders took permits for 46 new housing units across Crawford County in 2025 (30 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.

2019 111 units
2020 116 units
2021 138 units
2022 117 units
2023 155 units
2024 46 units
2025 46 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Crawford County get to work?

81.9% of Crawford County's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Crawford County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	55.5%±1.6 pts	58.4%	–
Unemployment rate	4.1%±1.0 pts	4.9%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	81.9%±2.7 pts	78.9%	–
Carpooled	9.7%±2.2 pts	9.4%	–
Public transportation	0.2%±0.2 pts	0.3%	–
Walked	0.9%±0.5 pts	1.4%	–
Worked from home	6.3%±1.2 pts	8.8%	+3.9 pts
Mean travel time to work	24.4 min±1.2	22.5 min	+2.1 min

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 are Crawford County's census tracts?

Crawford County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,265 (Tract 205.02) to $78,295 (Tract 201.01).

Census tracts of Crawford County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 201.0105033020101	Mountainburg (13%)	2,678	2,900±437	$78,295	$184,100	$788	10.9%
Tract 201.0205033020102	Mountainburg (1%)	2,703	2,778±666	$74,083	$163,100	$596	26.1%
Tract 202.0405033020204	Van Buren (26%)	5,343	5,921±835	$74,618	$212,900	$842	7.6%
Tract 202.0505033020205	Cedarville (7%)	3,215	3,387±585	$59,911	$174,900	$873	8.2%
Tract 202.0605033020206	Cedarville (15%)	2,068	2,239±336	$54,000	$156,300	$765	13.4%
Tract 202.0705033020207	Van Buren (20%)	4,032	3,941±486	$65,719	$220,800	$958	6.1%
Tract 202.0805033020208	Van Buren (87%)	3,838	3,970±479	$58,717	$175,400	$1,038	17.1%
Tract 203.0105033020301	Van Buren (99%)	4,484	3,901±508	$68,505	$168,600	$923	5.7%
Tract 203.0205033020302	Van Buren (88%)	3,925	4,571±694	$67,222	$241,900	$671	16.0%
Tract 204.0105033020401	Kibler (23%)	4,817	5,222±582	$67,895	$231,300	$805	13.3%
Tract 204.0205033020402	Mulberry (35%)	4,474	4,406±462	$65,509	$198,500	$692	14.0%
Tract 205.0105033020501	Van Buren (81%)	4,101	4,294±507	$62,566	$124,600	$938	21.1%
Tract 205.0205033020502	Van Buren (90%)	4,588	4,527±643	$45,265	$120,800	$647	21.6%
Tract 206.0105033020601	Rudy (24%)	2,574	1,994±449	$60,066	$174,000	$575	12.8%
Tract 206.0205033020602	Alma (64%)	7,293	7,088±498	$71,075	$219,100	$1,012	22.6%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Crawford County compare with Arkansas's other counties?

Crawford County's rank among Arkansas's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	13th of 75
Growth 2020-2025	12th of 75
Residents per square mile	9th of 75
Median household income	8th of 75
Median home value	11th of 75
Median gross rent	18th of 75
Poverty rate	61st of 75
Bachelor's degree or higher	17th of 75
Median age	55th of 75

Every county in Arkansas

Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Crawford County 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' school search.