Population 16,042 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crawford County
Household size in Crawford County
| Period | Crawford County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Crawford County are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.35, as it has 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 County
| Period | Crawford County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.5, 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 43.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the north.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Crawford County: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.8% 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, 54.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the north.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.4% 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. Vacancy has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Crawford County was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $542 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $618 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $652 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $809 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Crawford County pays $809 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $266 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the north.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Crawford County: 18.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Crawford County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Wisconsin counties.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Crawford County is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Crawford County has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. 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 | 2.29 | 47.5 | 8.3% | 22.8% | 19.4% | 1977 | $809 | 18.7% | 92.7% | 3.0% |
| Allamakee County | 2.39 | 42.7 | 6.7% | 20.4% | 15.2% | 1968 | $744 | 22.0% | 92.0% | 2.6% |
| Winneshiek County | 2.25 | 44.8 | 4.2% | 25.8% | 11.2% | 1962 | $890 | 31.7% | 96.1% | 2.1% |
| Chickasaw County | 2.36 | 43.1 | 7.5% | 19.1% | 9.6% | 1966 | $717 | 21.3% | 93.7% | 1.7% |
| Dane County | 2.29 | 37.9 | 8.0% | 42.9% | 5.0% | 1985 | $1,441 | 55.4% | 95.3% | 2.5% |
| Floyd County | 2.37 | 43.6 | 9.5% | 23.4% | 11.9% | 1953 | $738 | 18.1% | 95.4% | 3.0% |
| Jefferson County | 2.41 | 42.1 | 8.8% | 26.9% | 6.3% | 1974 | $1,074 | 28.9% | 92.3% | 3.6% |
| Cerro Gordo County | 2.15 | 45.9 | 9.4% | 29.6% | 14.9% | 1962 | $894 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 2.9% |
| Hancock County | 2.26 | 45.9 | 8.8% | 17.5% | 8.8% | 1960 | $795 | 20.4% | 91.4% | 1.9% |
| Waukesha County | 2.49 | 44.2 | 6.5% | 24.0% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,484 | 49.2% | 97.2% | 2.3% |
| Milwaukee County | 2.43 | 36.6 | 15.9% | 50.1% | 8.7% | 1958 | $1,176 | 34.0% | 88.9% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Chattahoochee County, GA · Warren County, IL · Carroll County, IA · Carroll County, IL · Carroll County, IN · Casey County, KY · Cassia County, ID · Villalba Municipio, PR · Vilas County, WI · Catano Municipio, PR
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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