Crawford County, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 59th-largest in Illinois
The population of Crawford County, Illinois is 18,588 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 59th-largest county in Illinois. The median household income is $67,614, the median home value is $113,700, and the median age is 42.4.
The population of Crawford County has declined 7.1% since 2010 (19,801 → 18,388), a -0.53% annualized rate.
18,588
Population
-0.53%
Annual growth
42
People / sq mi
$67,614
Median Income
$113,700
Median Home Value
Crawford County covers 444 sq mi of land at 41.9 people per square mile.
About Crawford County, IL
Crawford County is a county in Illinois with a population of 18,588. It ranks #59 among counties in Illinois by population. The median age is 42.4, older than the national median. The population is 53.0% male and 47.0% female.
The median household income in Crawford County is $67,614, below the US median of $74,580. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $113,700, with monthly rent averaging $761. The homeownership rate of 80.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Crawford County reflects 20.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.3 minutes each way.
Crawford County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Crawford County had a population of 19,801 in 2010 and 18,388 in 2024, a -7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,801 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.53%.
18,388
Population (2024)
19,801
Population (2010)
19,801
Peak (2010)
-0.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,801 |
| 2011 | 19,779 |
| 2012 | 19,594 |
| 2013 | 19,441 |
| 2014 | 19,290 |
| 2015 | 19,262 |
| 2016 | 19,139 |
| 2017 | 18,979 |
| 2018 | 18,849 |
| 2019 | 18,686 |
| 2020 | 18,637 |
| 2021 | 18,673 |
| 2022 | 18,516 |
| 2023 | 18,342 |
| 2024 | 18,388 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.4
Median Age
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Male
19.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 19.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,614$-14,088 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,713 |
| Per-capita income | $34,276 |
| Poverty rate | 7.6%-0.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Crawford County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
86.4%
Public transit
4.5%
Work from home
16.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$113,700$-136,800 vs state
Median home value
$761
Median rent
80.4%
Homeownership rate
8,461
Total housing units
87.6%
Occupied
12.4%
Vacant
19.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.8%
With health insurance
91.9%
With broadband internet
35.6%
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans (18+)
15.7%
With a disability
96.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.2%
High School+
20.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crawford County, Illinois has a population of 18,588 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 59th-largest county in Illinois. Population density is 42 people per square mile.
The population of Crawford County has declined 7.1% since 2010 (19,801 → 18,388), a -0.53% annualized rate.
The median household income in Crawford County, Illinois is $67,614, with mean (average) household income of $85,713 and per-capita income of $34,276. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Crawford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.1%), Black or African American (3.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Crawford County, Illinois is 42.4 years. Residents are 47.0% female and 53.0% male.
The median home value in Crawford County is $113,700 and median monthly rent is $761. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,461 total housing units, 12.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Crawford County, Illinois is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Chicago is among the largest cities associated with Crawford County, Illinois, with a population of 2,707,648.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.