Population 18,511 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crawford County
Household size in Crawford County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Crawford County is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.47, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Crawford County is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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 County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Crawford County than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Illinois. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 County
Renters in Crawford County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Crawford County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (44.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.5 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 County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Crawford County: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Crawford County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $550 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $572 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $685 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $802 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$252 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Crawford County costs $802 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $252 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the southeast.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Crawford County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Crawford County: 21.3% 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 7.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
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 County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Crawford County have finished high school as nationally: 90.7%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 County
| Period | Crawford County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Crawford County has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 10.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | 2.34 | 42.2 | 10.4% | 18.1% | 11.3% | 1966 | $802 | 21.3% | 90.7% | 3.0% |
| Sullivan County | 2.43 | 42.7 | 10.3% | 23.6% | 11.4% | 1973 | $881 | 15.1% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
| Jasper County | 2.44 | 45.1 | 8.8% | 14.8% | 11.6% | 1976 | $758 | 21.0% | 92.1% | 5.1% |
| Greene County | 2.37 | 42.5 | 11.5% | 23.0% | 9.5% | 1975 | $845 | 16.0% | 88.9% | 5.7% |
| Effingham County | 2.46 | 40.7 | 7.9% | 21.8% | 9.9% | 1979 | $730 | 27.6% | 93.3% | 2.0% |
| Monroe County | 2.17 | 35.9 | 8.1% | 46.0% | 10.6% | 1983 | $1,190 | 52.8% | 95.1% | 5.4% |
| Fayette County | 2.63 | 41.1 | 11.0% | 19.4% | 11.3% | 1971 | $860 | 16.0% | 86.4% | 3.9% |
| Montgomery County | 2.29 | 43.9 | 7.2% | 22.6% | 9.7% | 1962 | $739 | 19.0% | 90.8% | 4.9% |
| Jackson County | 2.63 | 38.9 | 11.3% | 26.8% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,034 | 20.3% | 86.9% | 2.8% |
| Jennings County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 13.5% | 21.2% | 7.3% | 1983 | $1,000 | 14.5% | 87.1% | 4.9% |
| Macoupin County | 2.53 | 44.2 | 10.9% | 21.5% | 16.6% | 1964 | $851 | 20.9% | 91.6% | 3.6% |
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 County. 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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