Crawford County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Kansas

The population of Crawford County, Kansas is 38,963 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $50,311, the median home value is $122,400, and the median age is 33.8.

The population of Crawford County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (39,173 → 38,904), a -0.05% annualized rate.

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

38,963

Population

-0.05%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$50,311

Median Income

$122,400

Median Home Value

Crawford County covers 590 sq mi of land at 66.1 people per square mile.

About Crawford County, KS

Crawford County is a county in Kansas with a population of 38,963. It ranks #11 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 33.8, younger than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in Crawford County is $50,311, below the US median of $74,580. 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $122,400, with monthly rent averaging $837. The homeownership rate of 60.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Crawford County reflects 32.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.5 minutes each way.

Crawford County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Crawford County had a population of 39,173 in 2010 and 38,904 in 2024, a -0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 39,333 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.05%.

38,904

Population (2024)

39,173

Population (2010)

39,333

Peak (2012)

-0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	39,173	-	-	estimate
2011	39,210	+37	+0.09%	estimate
2012	39,333	+123	+0.31%	estimate
2013	39,264	-69	-0.18%	estimate
2014	39,291	+27	+0.07%	estimate
2015	39,166	-125	-0.32%	estimate
2016	39,082	-84	-0.21%	estimate
2017	38,942	-140	-0.36%	estimate
2018	38,884	-58	-0.15%	estimate
2019	38,734	-150	-0.39%	estimate
2020	38,951	+217	+0.56%	estimate
2021	39,034	+83	+0.21%	estimate
2022	39,180	+146	+0.37%	estimate
2023	38,969	-211	-0.54%	estimate
2024	38,904	-65	-0.17%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.5%
Black or African American	2.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

33.8

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

15.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

9.2%

20–24

12.5%

25–34

11.4%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

10.1%

55–59

5.8%

60–64

6.0%

65–74

9.1%

75–84

4.6%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 18.1% · Seniors (65+): 15.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,311$-22,328 vs state
Mean household income	$68,884
Per-capita income	$29,188
Poverty rate	14.2%+6.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	62.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.4%

Manufacturing

13.1%

Education & health care

11.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.7%

Finance & real estate

6.2%

Construction

5.2%

Public administration

5.0%

Information

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Crawford County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.6%

Carpool

80.2%

Public transit

5.2%

Work from home

16.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$122,400$-81,000 vs state

Median home value

$837

Median rent

60.1%

Homeownership rate

18,088

Total housing units

87.9%

Occupied

12.1%

Vacant

39.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.6%

With health insurance

93.3%

With broadband internet

32.7%

Foreign-born

5.0%

Veterans (18+)

16.3%

With a disability

94.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.2%

High School+

32.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crawford County, Kansas has a population of 38,963 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 66 people per square mile.

The population of Crawford County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (39,173 → 38,904), a -0.05% annualized rate.

The median household income in Crawford County, Kansas is $50,311, with mean (average) household income of $68,884 and per-capita income of $29,188. 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Crawford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%), Black or African American (2.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Crawford County, Kansas is 33.8 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in Crawford County is $122,400 and median monthly rent is $837. 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,088 total housing units, 12.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Crawford County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Crawford County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.