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Crawford County, Michigan
Crawford County, Michigan. Crawford County had 13,722 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 7 places (1 city, village or borough and 6 towns and townships) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 26039.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,722
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,988 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,369
Median household income
$60,392
±$4,587 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$163,000
±$7,891 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$862
±$48 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Crawford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,988 residents in Crawford County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,722 for July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,369 over 556 square miles of land.
| Measure | Crawford County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,369 | 10,077,761 | −523 |
| Households | 6,231±239 | 4,076,369 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12±0.08 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,330±41 | 4,622,236 | −863 |
Crawford County's population since 2000
From 14,273 in 2000 to 13,722 in 2025: down 3.9%. 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 7 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Grayling Charter Township with 5,892 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Grayling Charter Township | 5,642 | $65,127 |
|---|---|---|
| Grayling | 1,867 | $32,545 |
| South Branch Township, Crawford County | 1,638 | $52,292 |
| Beaver Creek Township | 1,515 | $61,121 |
| Frederic Township | 1,161 | $65,333 |
| Maple Forest Township | 598 | $79,167 |
| Lovells Township | 567 | $61,833 |
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 51.6 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 27.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Crawford County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.6±0.7 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.5%±0.4 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.3%±0.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 5.9% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.5%±0.9 pts | 72.4% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9%±1.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.9%±2.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3%±1.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.3%±2.2 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5%±1.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 6,231 households earn less than $60,392 a year (±$4,587), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $59,045 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crawford County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,392±$4,587 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,758±$3,442 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,873±$1,385 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7%±2.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0%±5.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8%±2.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9%±1.5 pts | 90.5% | – |
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 79.6% of Crawford County's occupied homes and renters 20.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 by its owner (±$7,891). The median renter pays $862 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crawford County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,000±$7,891 | $231,600 | +$33,777 |
| Median gross rent | $862±$48 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4%±9.3 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,190±$55 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.6%±3.2 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,330±41 | 4,622,236 | −863 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±3.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.0%±2.0 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.1%±1.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0%±1.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
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 27 new housing units across Crawford County in 2025 (27 single-family), 2.0 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?
74.3% of Crawford County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Crawford County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.8%±2.4 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2%±2.2 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.3%±4.4 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8%±2.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±1.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±2.9 pts | 13.5% | +3.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min±2.9 | 24.2 min | +3.4 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 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,583 (Tract 9603) to $70,694 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960126039960100 | 1,925±199 | $70,694 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960226039960200 | 3,244±319 | $64,771 |
| Tract 960326039960300 | 4,052±277 | $49,583 |
| Tract 960426039960400 | 2,257±269 | $65,144 |
| Tract 960526039960500 | 1,891±205 | $56,652 |
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 Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 70th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 68th of 83 |
| Median household income | 57th of 83 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 47th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th of 83 |
| Median age | 15th of 83 |
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.