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Population Review

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.

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

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 a county in Ohio with a population of 41,767. It ranks #60 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 43.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Crawford County is $55,477, below the US median of $74,580. 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $123,600, with monthly rent averaging $761. The homeownership rate of 71.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Crawford County reflects 15.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.2 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%.

2010 · 44K20102024

41,626

Population (2024)

43,754

Population (2010)

43,754

Peak (2010)

-0.35%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201043,754
201143,310
201242,774
201342,715
201442,406
201542,327
201642,096
201741,733
201841,454
201941,396
202042,015
202141,793
202241,532
202341,591
202441,626

Race & Ethnicity

White95.5%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

43.3

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

20.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
13.0%
55–59
6.7%
60–64
7.3%
65–74
12.1%
75–84
6.0%
85+
2.7%

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 rate9.5%+0.3% vs state
Unemployment rate3.4%
Employment-to-population57.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
26.0%
Professional & business services
20.4%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Education & health care
6.5%
Construction
6.4%
Information
5.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.3%
Public administration
3.9%

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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County rankings

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.

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

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