Crawford County, Wisconsin Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Crawford County, WI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 86% of counties in Wisconsin
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 77% of counties in Wisconsin
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Crawford County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,042 | 5,910,864 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 26.8 | 90.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.29% | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 48.5 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,706 | 2,477,189 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Crawford County declined by 4.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 16,042 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Crawford County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.3% of residents. That is 5.5 points above Wisconsin as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,843 17.7% -3.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,807 17.5% -3.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,638 22.7% +1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,739 23.3% +5.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wisconsin, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.3% of the people living in Crawford County and men 51.7%.
- Women 48.3% Wisconsin 50.0%
- Men 51.7% Wisconsin 50.0%
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Economy
Crawford County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Crawford County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,550 | $77,698 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.40% | 4.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Crawford County is about 17% lower than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | Crawford County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $132,812 | $170,479 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $788 | $1,087 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.2% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Crawford County is about 14.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $788 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Crawford County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 138 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Crawford County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.6 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.1 | 37.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 138 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,277 | $4,846 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 13.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,394 | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 289 | 811 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wisconsin:
Ashland County (12.8 min), Door County (13.6 min), Eau Claire County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Oconto County (26.4 min), St. Croix County (25.3 min), Waushara County (23.9 min).
The average commute time in Crawford County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Wisconsin.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Crawford County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Crawford County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.33 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.4), Ozaukee County (0.4), Waukesha County (0.4).
Lowest:
Clark County (0.2), Adams County (0.2), Juneau County (0.2).
Health
Crawford County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Crawford County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.8), Waukesha County (0.8), Ozaukee County (0.8).
Lowest:
Menominee County (0.8), Clark County (0.8), Forest County (0.8).
Crawford County, WI Compared With Nearby Counties
How Crawford County, WI compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County, WI | 16,042 | $64,550 #3/3 | $132,812 #1/3 | 16.6 min #1/3 |
| Vernon County, WI | 31,046 | $71,656 | $61,875 | 22.0 min |
| Grant County, WI | 51,770 | $67,366 | $110,555 | 17.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Crawford County, Wisconsin.
How big is Crawford County, Wisconsin by population?
About 16,042 people live in Crawford County, Wisconsin, in 6,706 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 48.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is Crawford County, Wisconsin mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Crawford County, Wisconsin has 27 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 31% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Crawford County, Wisconsin an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.1 times the median household income ($132,812 against $64,550), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $788 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Crawford County, Wisconsin?
Unemployment in Crawford County, Wisconsin is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Crawford County, Wisconsin?
16.6% of adults in Crawford County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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