Crawford County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 70th-largest in Michigan

The population of Crawford County, Michigan is 13,271 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 70th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $58,614, the median home value is $149,900, and the median age is 51.5.

The population of Crawford County has declined 3.2% since 2010 (14,054 → 13,599), a -0.23% annualized rate.

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

13,271

Population

-0.23%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$58,614

Median Income

$149,900

Median Home Value

Crawford County covers 556 sq mi of land at 23.9 people per square mile.

About Crawford County, MI

Crawford County is a county in Michigan with a population of 13,271. It ranks #70 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 51.5, older than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Crawford County is $58,614, below the US median of $74,580. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $149,900, with monthly rent averaging $825. The homeownership rate of 81.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Crawford County reflects 20.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.7 minutes each way.

Crawford County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Crawford County had a population of 14,054 in 2010 and 13,599 in 2024, a -3.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,054 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.21%.

13,599

Population (2024)

14,054

Population (2010)

14,054

Peak (2010)

-0.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,054	-	-	estimate
2011	14,040	-14	-0.10%	estimate
2012	13,952	-88	-0.63%	estimate
2013	13,878	-74	-0.53%	estimate
2014	13,740	-138	-0.99%	estimate
2015	13,854	+114	+0.83%	estimate
2016	13,754	-100	-0.72%	estimate
2017	13,894	+140	+1.02%	estimate
2018	13,881	-13	-0.09%	estimate
2019	14,012	+131	+0.94%	estimate
2020	12,987	-1,025	-7.32%	estimate
2021	13,271	+284	+2.19%	estimate
2022	13,431	+160	+1.21%	estimate
2023	13,557	+126	+0.94%	estimate
2024	13,599	+42	+0.31%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.2%
Black or African American	0.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

51.5

Median Age

48.8%

Female

51.2%

Male

26.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

5.2%

10–14

4.8%

15–19

4.9%

20–24

3.9%

25–34

9.5%

35–44

10.4%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

12.3%

65–74

16.1%

75–84

8.0%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 14.5% · Seniors (65+): 26.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$58,614$-12,535 vs state
Mean household income	$68,771
Per-capita income	$31,449
Poverty rate	11.0%+2.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	45.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.3%

Manufacturing

12.2%

Education & health care

9.1%

Public administration

9.0%

Construction

8.5%

Finance & real estate

6.9%

Information

4.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Crawford County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.

How residents commute

1.3%

Drive alone

2.8%

Carpool

78.4%

Public transit

5.8%

Work from home

25.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$149,900$-67,700 vs state

Median home value

$825

Median rent

81.5%

Homeownership rate

10,268

Total housing units

58.5%

Occupied

41.5%

Vacant

18.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.4%

With health insurance

93.6%

With broadband internet

15.1%

Foreign-born

12.0%

Veterans (18+)

22.9%

With a disability

98.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.4%

High School+

20.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crawford County, Michigan has a population of 13,271 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 70th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 24 people per square mile.

The population of Crawford County has declined 3.2% since 2010 (14,054 → 13,599), a -0.23% annualized rate.

The median household income in Crawford County, Michigan is $58,614, with mean (average) household income of $68,771 and per-capita income of $31,449. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Crawford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Crawford County, Michigan is 51.5 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

The median home value in Crawford County is $149,900 and median monthly rent is $825. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,268 total housing units, 41.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Crawford County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Crawford County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.