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Crawford County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois. Crawford County had 18,648 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, a smaller fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). It holds 18 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 10 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 17033.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,648
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,679 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,511
Median household income
$71,674
±$4,697 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$121,100
±$11,622 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$811
±$97 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Crawford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,679 residents in Crawford County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,648 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, a smaller fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,511 over 444 square miles of land.
| Measure | Crawford County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,511 | 12,694,798 | −461 |
| Households | 7,492±180 | 5,036,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.05 | 2.46 | +0.14 |
| Housing units | 8,457±76 | 5,457,452 | no clear change |
Crawford County's population since 2000
From 20,452 in 2000 to 18,648 in 2025: down 8.8%. 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 18 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 10 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Robinson Township with 9,399 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Robinson Township | 9,303 | $78,105 |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson | 7,150 | $73,993 |
| Oblong Township | 2,762 | $59,063 |
| Lamotte Township | 1,887 | $64,034 |
| Honey Creek Township, Crawford County | 1,435 | $93,250 |
| Oblong | 1,371 | $57,917 |
| Palestine | 1,233 | $62,850 |
| Hutsonville Township | 994 | $74,612 |
| Montgomery Township, Crawford CountyGEOID 1703350205 | 671 | $50,536 |
| Prairie Township, Crawford CountyGEOID 1703361470 | 620 | $56,625 |
| Martin Township, Crawford CountyGEOID 1703347202 | 504 | $11,568 |
| Hutsonville | 478 | $55,982 |
| Licking TownshipGEOID 1703343315 | 407 | $90,078 |
| Flat Rock | 323 | $51,667 |
| StoyGEOID 1773027 | 108 | $61,875 |
| AnnapolisGEOID 1701556 | 106 | $72,500 |
| Southwest TownshipGEOID 1703371344 | 96 | not published |
| West YorkGEOID 1780957 | 74 | $91,136 |
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 42.6 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.4%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Crawford County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±0.5 | 39.0 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2%±0.4 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% | 18.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.3%±0.1 pts | 58.1% | +2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.9 pts | 13.3% | −3.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±1.6 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5%±1.9 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6%±2.5 pts | 37.8% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 7,492 households earn less than $71,674 a year (±$4,697), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,263 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,411 after inflation. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crawford County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,674±$4,697 | $83,390 | +$10,411 |
| Mean household income | $88,845±$5,331 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,486±$2,151 | $46,406 | +$3,816 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1%±2.5 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.0%±6.2 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7%±2.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±2.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 81.9% of Crawford County's occupied homes and renters 18.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,100 by its owner (±$11,622). The median renter pays $811 a month including utilities, and 33.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crawford County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,100±$11,622 | $263,300 | +$13,045 |
| Median gross rent | $811±$97 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.4%±9.2 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,264±$101 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.9%±2.5 pts | 67.1% | +4.2 pts |
| Housing units | 8,457±76 | 5,457,452 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.5%±6.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.3%±2.3 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5%±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8%±3.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
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 9 new housing units across Crawford County in 2025 (9 single-family), 0.5 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?
85.0% of Crawford County's workers drive alone and 4.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Crawford County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.3%±1.8 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 5.8% | −2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 85.0%±2.4 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±1.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.7%±1.7 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min±1.8 | 27.8 min | +2.2 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 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,926 (Tract 8806) to $80,917 (Tract 8801).
| Tract 880117033880100 | 2,474±229 | $80,917 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 880217033880200 | 3,687±236 | $66,403 |
| Tract 880317033880300 | 3,157±297 | $76,029 |
| Tract 880417033880400 | 2,954±302 | $70,035 |
| Tract 880517033880500 | 3,338±206 | $70,114 |
| Tract 880617033880600 | 2,901±295 | $60,926 |
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 Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 102 |
| Median household income | 38th of 102 |
| Median home value | 68th of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 51st of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 56th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57th of 102 |
| Median age | 50th of 102 |
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
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