Population 10,499 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crawford County
Household size in Crawford County
| Period | Crawford County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Crawford County is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 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. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only three have smaller households.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.4, Crawford County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only two are older.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in Crawford County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Crawford County has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Indiana county.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.7% of households in Crawford County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 53.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. The renter share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.6% of the housing in Crawford County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only two have a higher vacancy rate.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Crawford County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Indiana as a whole, where the median home dates to 1977. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $461 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $511 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $615 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $700 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$239 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Crawford County costs $700 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $239 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Indiana county has lower rents.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Crawford County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Few Indiana counties have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 92.
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 | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Crawford County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only eight of Indiana's 92 counties have 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 County
| Period | Crawford County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Crawford County runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.29 | 45.4 | 6.2% | 18.7% | 19.6% | 1982 | $700 | 11.2% | 85.6% | 3.8% |
| Harrison County | 2.57 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 16.4% | 9.1% | 1988 | $847 | 22.0% | 91.7% | 3.2% |
| Dubois County | 2.48 | 40.7 | 11.2% | 25.3% | 7.8% | 1978 | $887 | 25.9% | 89.2% | 2.3% |
| Floyd County | 2.55 | 41.0 | 10.5% | 26.8% | 8.9% | 1979 | $1,070 | 33.2% | 92.9% | 4.1% |
| Clark County | 2.46 | 40.4 | 11.9% | 25.3% | 7.9% | 1986 | $1,156 | 28.5% | 91.1% | 4.1% |
| Jefferson County | 2.42 | 39.5 | 13.1% | 37.9% | 8.2% | 1973 | $1,296 | 36.3% | 90.9% | 5.4% |
| Pike County | 2.46 | 42.4 | 9.2% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 1971 | $835 | 15.8% | 90.2% | 4.3% |
| Oldham County | 2.88 | 40.2 | 12.2% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 1994 | $1,330 | 47.4% | 94.8% | 3.3% |
| Gibson County | 2.44 | 40.5 | 9.4% | 23.3% | 10.2% | 1974 | $934 | 19.3% | 91.3% | 2.2% |
| Shelby County | 2.62 | 41.7 | 10.1% | 26.1% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,092 | 32.3% | 88.2% | 4.3% |
| Henry County | 2.57 | 42.0 | 11.9% | 23.7% | 9.9% | 1976 | $992 | 15.5% | 86.9% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Edwards County, TX · Piute County, UT · Hooker County, NE · Hinsdale County, CO · Harding County, NM · Grant County, NE · Franklin County, AR · Floyd County, VA · Fentress County, TN · Fayette County, IA
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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