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Population Review

Crawford County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Crawford County, Arkansas is 60,792 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $60,362, the median home value is $170,000, and the median age is 39.1.

The population of Crawford County has grown 0.5% since 2010 (61,961 → 62,258), a +0.03% annualized rate.

Crawford County within Arkansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

60,792

Population

+0.03%

Annual growth

102

People / sq mi

$60,362

Median Income

$170,000

Median Home Value

Crawford County covers 595 sq mi of land at 102.1 people per square mile.

About Crawford County, AR

Crawford County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 60,792. It ranks #13 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 39.1, in line with the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Crawford County is $60,362, below the US median of $74,580. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $170,000, with monthly rent averaging $828. The homeownership rate of 74.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Crawford County reflects 19.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.5 minutes each way.

Crawford County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Crawford County had a population of 61,961 in 2010 and 62,258 in 2024, a 0.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 63,480 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.

2018 · 63K20102024

62,258

Population (2024)

61,961

Population (2010)

63,480

Peak (2018)

0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201061,961
201161,816
201261,940
201361,708
201461,856
201561,963
201662,312
201762,982
201863,480
201963,406
202060,160
202160,382
202261,084
202361,810
202462,258

Race & Ethnicity

White82.9%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.1

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

17.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
12.6%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
12.0%
55–59
6.6%
60–64
6.8%
65–74
10.2%
75–84
5.7%
85+
1.6%

Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 17.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$60,362+$1,589 vs state
Mean household income$75,580
Per-capita income$28,935
Poverty rate10.7%-0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate2.9%
Employment-to-population52.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
22.9%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Arts, entertainment & food
7.6%
Construction
7.2%
Retail trade
6.7%
Education & health care
6.6%
Information
4.7%

The largest employment sector in Crawford County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

85.3%

Public transit

4.9%

Work from home

23.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$170,000$-5,300 vs state

Median home value

$828

Median rent

74.2%

Homeownership rate

25,509

Total housing units

90.1%

Occupied

9.9%

Vacant

25.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.6%

With health insurance

92.5%

With broadband internet

29.7%

Foreign-born

9.8%

Veterans (18+)

18.3%

With a disability

92.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.6%

High School+

19.3%

Bachelor's+

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County rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

Crawford County, Arkansas has a population of 60,792 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 102 people per square mile.

The population of Crawford County has grown 0.5% since 2010 (61,961 → 62,258), a +0.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Crawford County, Arkansas is $60,362, with mean (average) household income of $75,580 and per-capita income of $28,935. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Crawford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4.6%), Black or African American (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Crawford County, Arkansas is 39.1 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Crawford County is $170,000 and median monthly rent is $828. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 25,509 total housing units, 9.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Crawford County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Crawford County, Arkansas, with a population of 202,739.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.