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Crawford County, Georgia
Crawford County, Georgia. Crawford County had 12,206 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 13079.
Crawford County is one of the 5 counties of the Macon-Bibb County, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,206
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,130 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,225
Median household income
$67,116
±$7,977 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$164,100
±$19,908 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$914
±$216 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Crawford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,130 residents in Crawford County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,206 for July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,225 over 325 square miles of land.
| Measure | Crawford County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,225 | 10,940,407 | −100 |
| Households | 4,441±227 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.71±0.14 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,246±18 | 4,541,835 | −116 |
Crawford County's population since 2000
From 12,495 in 2000 to 12,206 in 2025: down 2.3%. 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.
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 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Roberta with 766 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Roberta | 813 | $54,766 |
|---|---|---|
| MusellaGEOID 1354012 | 104 | not published |
| KnoxvilleGEOID 1344060 | 65 | not published |
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 45.1 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.0%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Crawford County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1±1.2 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.9 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.7 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% | 11.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.9%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.0%±1.1 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±0.8 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±1.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±2.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 21.4%±2.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9%±3.4 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1%±3.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5%±3.5 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±2.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 4,441 households earn less than $67,116 a year (±$7,977), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $56,960 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crawford County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,116±$7,977 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,933±$9,640 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,346±$3,586 | $40,924 | +$4,789 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6%±3.6 pts | 13.4% | −8.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.0%±5.2 pts | 18.3% | −15.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.4%±4.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.1%±4.8 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 81.4% of Crawford County's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 by its owner (±$19,908). The median renter pays $914 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crawford County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,100±$19,908 | $303,300 | +$49,153 |
| Median gross rent | $914±$216 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3%±12.2 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,216±$92 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4%±5.3 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,246±18 | 4,541,835 | −116 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3%±2.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.1%±4.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 36.6%±4.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±2.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 29 new housing units across Crawford County in 2025 (29 single-family), 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
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?
79.5% of Crawford County's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.0 minutes.
| Measure | Crawford County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.3%±3.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±4.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±3.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±2.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.0 min±3.1 | 28.3 min | +3.6 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 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,278 (Tract 701) to $72,119 (Tract 702.01).
| Tract 70113079070100 | 3,231±412 | $55,278 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 702.0113079070201 | 5,800±539 | $72,119 |
| Tract 702.0213079070202 | 3,194±510 | $67,965 |
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 Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 114th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 114th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 112th of 159 |
| Median household income | 51st of 159 |
| Median home value | 85th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 75th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 128th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 119th of 159 |
| Median age | 23rd of 159 |
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.