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Crawford County, Indiana
Crawford County, Indiana. Crawford County had 10,509 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. It holds 17 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs, 9 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 18025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,509
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,526 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,499
Median household income
$49,640
±$5,995 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$117,700
±$9,984 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$686
±$83 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Crawford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,526 residents in Crawford County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,509 for July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,499 over 306 square miles of land.
| Measure | Crawford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,499 | 6,851,073 | −70 |
| Households | 4,582±222 | 2,716,009 | +747 |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.11 | 2.46 | −0.46 |
| Housing units | 5,914±22 | 2,976,568 | +354 |
Crawford County's population since 2000
From 10,743 in 2000 to 10,509 in 2025: down 2.2%. 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 17 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 9 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Liberty Township, Crawford County with 1,946 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Liberty Township, Crawford County | 1,968 | $49,593 |
|---|---|---|
| Whiskey Run Township | 1,937 | $58,531 |
| Patoka Township, Crawford County | 1,620 | $60,441 |
| Sterling Township | 1,603 | $41,250 |
| Jennings Township, Crawford County | 1,458 | $48,750 |
| Marengo | 829 | $43,654 |
| Union Township, Crawford CountyGEOID 1802577210 | 734 | $33,553 |
| English | 685 | $35,991 |
| Ohio Township, Crawford CountyGEOID 1802556142 | 653 | not published |
| Milltown | 790 | $61,216 |
| Johnson Township, Crawford CountyGEOID 1802538646 | 408 | $68,571 |
| LeavenworthGEOID 1842606 | 289 | $65,586 |
| Boone Township, Crawford CountyGEOID 1802506508 | 145 | not published |
| EckertyGEOID 1820134 | – | $35,313 |
| GrantsburgGEOID 1828908 | – | not published |
| AltonGEOID 1801270 | 29 | $52,083 |
| TaswellGEOID 1874978 | – | 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 45.7 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.8%.
| Measure | Crawford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7±0.6 | 38.1 | +2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% | 8.6% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.3%±0.1 pts | 75.4% | −0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±1.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1%±1.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±1.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1%±2.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.4%±2.1 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0%±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 4,582 households earn less than $49,640 a year (±$5,995), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $51,273 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crawford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,640±$5,995 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,119±$4,475 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,006±$1,868 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.9%±4.7 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.7%±15.2 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±2.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.4%±5.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 81.3% of Crawford County's occupied homes and renters 18.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $117,700 by its owner (±$9,984). The median renter pays $686 a month including utilities, and 40.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crawford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $117,700±$9,984 | $218,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $686±$83 | $1,062 | −$142 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.6%±11.9 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,164±$77 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.3%±3.9 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,914±22 | 2,976,568 | +354 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7%±4.4 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.7%±4.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.0%±3.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 Crawford County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Crawford County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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?
75.5% of Crawford County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Crawford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.8%±3.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5%±4.9 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.6%±4.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±3.4 pts | 10.7% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.4 min±2.8 | 24.1 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 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 $47,083 (Tract 9520) to $52,292 (Tract 9519).
| Tract 951918025951900 | 3,932±381 | $52,292 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 952018025952000 | 3,929±509 | $47,083 |
| Tract 952118025952100 | 2,638±395 | $47,563 |
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 Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 86th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 77th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th of 92 |
| Median household income | 92nd of 92 |
| Median home value | 88th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 91st of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91st of 92 |
| Median age | 3rd of 92 |
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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