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Crawford County, Missouri
Crawford County, Missouri. Crawford County had 22,929 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 29055.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,929
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,056 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,797
Median household income
$57,629
±$4,620 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$172,600
±$13,265 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$795
±$55 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Crawford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,056 residents in Crawford County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,929 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,797 over 742 square miles of land.
| Measure | Crawford County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,797 | 6,191,814 | −1,357 |
| Households | 9,580±262 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.06 | 2.40 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 11,416±34 | 2,825,287 | −662 |
Crawford County's population since 2000
From 22,804 in 2000 to 22,929 in 2025: up 0.5%. 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 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Cuba with 3,288 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cuba | 3,181 | $45,916 |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbon | 1,567 | $53,533 |
| Sullivan | 6,906 | $63,370 |
| Steelville | 1,472 | $31,552 |
| Indian LakeGEOID 2935180 | 689 | $71,354 |
| Leasburg | 326 | $40,833 |
| West Sullivan | 285 | $61,875 |
| St. CloudGEOID 2964172 | 43 | $38,750 |
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 43.0 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Crawford County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±1.0 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3%±0.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 5.2% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9%±1.1 pts | 76.3% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1%±1.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9%±2.1 pts | 8.8% | −3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±2.0 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.1%±2.1 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±1.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 9,580 households earn less than $57,629 a year (±$4,620), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $54,690 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crawford County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,629±$4,620 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,249±$7,180 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,458±$2,977 | $39,695 | +$5,112 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1%±2.4 pts | 12.6% | −4.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.8%±4.7 pts | 15.8% | −8.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1%±2.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.5%±2.7 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 69.2% of Crawford County's occupied homes and renters 30.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,600 by its owner (±$13,265). The median renter pays $795 a month including utilities, and 30.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crawford County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $172,600±$13,265 | $230,300 | +$19,132 |
| Median gross rent | $795±$55 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.0%±7.4 pts | 36.6% | −10.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,228±$99 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.2%±3.0 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,416±34 | 2,825,287 | −662 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±2.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2%±2.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.8%±2.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3%±1.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 15 new housing units across Crawford County in 2025 (15 single-family), 0.7 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?
81.0% of Crawford County's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Crawford County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3%±2.1 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±1.7 pts | 4.0% | −4.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0%±2.6 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3%±2.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min±1.9 | 23.5 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 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,076 (Tract 4503.02) to $72,000 (Tract 4501.01).
| Tract 4501.0129055450101 | 2,087±329 | $72,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4501.0329055450103 | 3,056±341 | $66,471 |
| Tract 4501.0429055450104 | 3,112±382 | $64,926 |
| Tract 450229055450200 | 3,353±508 | $55,929 |
| Tract 4503.0129055450301 | 2,434±414 | $71,587 |
| Tract 4503.0229055450302 | 3,916±298 | $46,076 |
| Tract 4504.0129055450401 | 2,315±374 | $46,481 |
| Tract 4504.0229055450402 | 2,524±329 | $54,856 |
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 Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 88th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 115 |
| Median household income | 70th of 115 |
| Median home value | 49th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 58th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 103rd of 115 |
| Median age | 35th of 115 |
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.