Crawford County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Crawford County, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Crawford County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Crawford County, Illinois. The estimated population of Crawford County, Illinois is 18,825 people, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look at the total population in Crawford County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,825
 -0.04% -2.02%
2020
18,833
 -0.73% -
2019
18,972
 -0.61% -
2018
19,088
 -0.66% -
2017
19,214
 - -

Population of Crawford County, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.5%
91%
 -0.55%
Black/African American
5.2%
4.1%
 +26.83%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.9%
 -17.24%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.5%
 -6.67%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Crawford County, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 0% 40.7 +0.99% 44.6 -1.11%
2020 42.2 +0.96% 40.3 +1% 45.1 +1.12%
2019 41.8 -0.48% 39.9 -1.48% 44.6 +0.22%
2018 42 -1.18% 40.5 -1.46% 44.5 -1.33%
2017 42.5 - 41.1 - 45.1 -

The median age of Crawford County, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 949 +10.42% 990 +3.33% 1,048 1,021
10 to 19 1,127 -7.5% 1,069 -11.02% 1,044 943
20 to 29 1,418 -8.76% 998 -6.63% 1,297 932
30 to 39 1,403 +10.21% 1,093 -9.1% 1,543 993
40 to 49 1,509 -6.72% 973 +4.58% 1,404 1,018
50 to 59 1,363 +6.87% 1,410 -13.32% 1,453 1,231
60 to 69 1,354 -2.05% 1,180 -3.67% 1,322 1,132
70+ 944 +5.44% 1,434 +1.08% 996 1,448

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Crawford County, Illinois is $54,942.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Crawford County.

  • Under 25
    $22,578.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,383.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,899.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,024.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Crawford County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Crawford County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Crawford County, Illinois is currently $75,568.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.97% of households in Crawford County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Crawford County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Crawford County is $29,773.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Crawford County by the total population of Crawford County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Crawford County, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Crawford County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Crawford County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Crawford County over the age of 16 is 15,607.

Of those people, a total of 52.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Crawford County is 51.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 838 42.70% 0.30%
20 to 24 years 988 66.50% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 1,241 72.30% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 1,259 65.10% 3.20%
35 to 44 years 2,528 69.20% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 2,413 78.60% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 1,442 50.80% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 1,331 46.70% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 2,063 18.60% 3.60%
75 years and over 1,504 8.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Crawford County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,212 55.90% 3.10%
Black or African American 968 2.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 60.00% 0.00%
Asian 75 80.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 57 49.10% 17.90%
Two or more races 270 65.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 408 28.70% 5.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,946 56.70% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Crawford County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Crawford County is 7,999, with median earnings of $38,305.00.

Women in Crawford County, Illinois earning approximately 69.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,999 $38,305.00
Male 4,129 $43,171.00
Female 3,870 $30,098.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 744 $56,912.00
Business and Financial 262 $55,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 69 $51,023.00
Architecture and Engineering 109 $104,196.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $60,938.00
Community and Social Service 125 $49,830.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 511 $45,223.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $15,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 536 $53,476.00
Healthcare Support 225 $19,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $3,125.00
Law Enforcement 205 $68,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 532 $11,859.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 354 $25,588.00
Personal Care and Service 401 $13,827.00
Sales 506 $23,786.00
Office and Administrative Support 756 $35,900.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $30,556.00
Construction and Extraction 517 $42,578.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 258 $39,875.00
Production 1,175 $40,205.00
Transportation and Material Moving 203 $38,403.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 504 $67,222.00 240 $54,125.00
Business and Financial 82 $72,738.00 180 $34,946.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $114,688.00 38 $21,528.00
Architecture and Engineering 95 $115,625.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 11 $60,781.00
Community and Social Service 77 $50,250.00 48 $41,875.00
Legal 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 110 $55,357.00 401 $45,104.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $11,500.00 21 $25,341.00
Healthcare Practitioners 85 $178,393.00 451 $52,652.00
Healthcare Support 26 $33,750.00 199 $18,472.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $2,499.00 18 $4,750.00
Law Enforcement 190 $68,910.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 141 $6,004.00 391 $14,676.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 224 $28,559.00 130 $12,132.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $51,288.00 349 $12,942.00
Sales 220 $25,455.00 286 $22,738.00
Office and Administrative Support 70 $60,595.00 686 $32,432.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $30,556.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 484 $41,798.00 33 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 252 $40,714.00 6 $0.00
Production 927 $41,810.00 248 $38,114.00
Transportation and Material Moving 174 $41,250.00 29 $30,104.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,512 households in Crawford County, with an average household size of 2.22 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,977 families in Crawford County with an average family size of 2.71 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,040 250 687 2,535
Average Household Size 2.84 2.58 2.47 1.12
Total Families 4,040 250 687 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.25 2.13 0

Poverty

Of the 4,977 families in Crawford County, 7.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Crawford County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,497 housing units in Crawford County, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,512 88.41%
Vacant 985 11.59%

17.01% of the total 8,497 housing units in Crawford County are rental units. This is approximately 1,445 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,854 are occupied by the owner - or 68.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Crawford County is $680.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Crawford County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    213
  • Less than $500
    401
  • $500 to $999
    863
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    147
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    34
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Crawford County is $96,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Crawford County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    931
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,136
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    970
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    789
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    693
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    265
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    70
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Crawford County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Crawford County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,729
  • 1940 to 1949
    757
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,368
  • 1960 to 1969
    842
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,170
  • 1980 to 1989
    576
  • 1990 to 1999
    971
  • 2000 to 2009
    709
  • 2010 to 2013
    375
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Crawford County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    423
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,068
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,632
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,389

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Crawford County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Crawford County that commute to work in a particular way.

15.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Crawford County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,065
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,588
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,622
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,315
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    655
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    157
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    303
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    88
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    158
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    329
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    188
  • 90 or more minutes
    57

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Crawford County, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Crawford County, Illinois

We have data for 15 places in Crawford County, Illinois. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.