Population 15,359 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crawford
Household size in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.17 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.83 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.53 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −1.15 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Crawford is a place of big households: 3.02 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 4.17 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.6 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +15.0 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Crawford are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 25.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Crawford (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 8.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Crawford
Renters in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.1% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.2% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Crawford: 52.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About six in ten owners (60.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Crawford is close to the national rate: 8.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 14.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Crawford is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only 13 of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $728 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $769 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $835 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,042 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$314 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Crawford costs $1,042 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $314 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Crawford
Bachelor's degrees in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Crawford: 13.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods, only 11 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 57.9% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 63.6% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +23.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in Crawford never finished high school, well above the national share: only 63.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 23.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Chicago neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Crawford
| Period | Crawford | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Crawford than nationally: unemployment was 7.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Crawford compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford | 3.02 | 40.7 | 12.0% | 52.5% | 8.1% | 1941 | $1,042 | 13.8% | 63.6% | 7.2% |
| South Lawndale | 3.14 | 36.6 | 16.7% | 48.0% | 6.1% | 1940 | $1,071 | 14.6% | 62.2% | 6.6% |
| North Lawndale | 2.86 | 34.0 | 31.4% | 73.6% | 18.7% | 1945 | $1,267 | 14.7% | 82.9% | 14.5% |
| Bohemian California | 2.75 | 37.3 | 12.9% | 64.2% | 9.6% | 1944 | $1,129 | 22.3% | 70.2% | 6.3% |
| Corwith | 2.99 | 32.8 | 15.7% | 49.6% | 8.2% | 1942 | $1,124 | 10.6% | 74.7% | 9.4% |
| West Garfield Park | 2.55 | 38.0 | 24.5% | 62.9% | 21.5% | 1939 | $1,391 | 12.6% | 82.0% | 18.2% |
| Brighton Park | 3.21 | 35.9 | 13.9% | 42.1% | 7.1% | 1944 | $1,139 | 16.2% | 68.7% | 6.7% |
| Whiskey Point | 3.28 | 35.0 | 24.9% | 56.9% | 8.6% | 1945 | $1,211 | 14.0% | 64.5% | 10.2% |
| Archer Heights | 3.02 | 39.3 | 9.0% | 35.4% | 6.7% | 1949 | $1,088 | 13.9% | 69.2% | 11.9% |
| East Garfield Park | 2.76 | 33.5 | 30.5% | 68.8% | 12.0% | 1954 | $1,251 | 22.4% | 83.7% | 17.9% |
| Ducktown | 2.60 | 41.1 | 11.2% | 32.0% | 7.1% | 1938 | $1,202 | 32.7% | 78.2% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Crawford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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