Crawford County, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 60th-largest in Ohio
The population of Crawford County, Ohio is 41,767 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 60th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $55,477, the median home value is $123,600, and the median age is 43.3.
The population of Crawford County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (43,754 → 41,626), a -0.36% annualized rate.
41,767
Population
-0.36%
Annual growth
104
People / sq mi
$55,477
Median Income
$123,600
Median Home Value
Crawford County covers 402 sq mi of land at 104.0 people per square mile.
About Crawford County, OH
Crawford County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 13.9% of the population. Crawford County is a county in Ohio with a population of 41,767.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $55,477, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.5%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $123,600, with typical rent around $761.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.5% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Crawford County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Crawford County had a population of 43,754 in 2010 and 41,626 in 2024, a -4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 43,754 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.35%.
41,626
Population (2024)
43,754
Population (2010)
43,754
Peak (2010)
-0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,754 |
| 2011 | 43,310 |
| 2012 | 42,774 |
| 2013 | 42,715 |
| 2014 | 42,406 |
| 2015 | 42,327 |
| 2016 | 42,096 |
| 2017 | 41,733 |
| 2018 | 41,454 |
| 2019 | 41,396 |
| 2020 | 42,015 |
| 2021 | 41,793 |
| 2022 | 41,532 |
| 2023 | 41,591 |
| 2024 | 41,626 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.3
Median Age
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Male
20.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 20.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,477$-14,203 vs state |
| Mean household income | $72,825 |
| Per-capita income | $31,729 |
| Poverty rate | 9.5%+0.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Crawford County is manufacturing, accounting for 26.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
83.7%
Public transit
5.5%
Work from home
24.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$123,600$-75,600 vs state
Median home value
$761
Median rent
71.0%
Homeownership rate
19,844
Total housing units
91.3%
Occupied
8.7%
Vacant
29.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.7%
With health insurance
94.0%
With broadband internet
13.9%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
15.8%
With a disability
97.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.5%
High School+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crawford County, Ohio has a population of 41,767 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 60th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 104 people per square mile.
The population of Crawford County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (43,754 → 41,626), a -0.36% annualized rate.
The median household income in Crawford County, Ohio is $55,477, with mean (average) household income of $72,825 and per-capita income of $31,729. 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Crawford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.5%), Black or African American (0.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Crawford County, Ohio is 43.3 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
The median home value in Crawford County is $123,600 and median monthly rent is $761. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,844 total housing units, 8.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Crawford County, Ohio is manufacturing, employing 26.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Crawford County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.