Crawford, IL County is a beautiful rural area located in the Midwest. With a population of 18,825 people, it has a much lower population density than the US average. Despite its small size, Crawford offers plenty of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Local businesses in Crawford include restaurants, clothing stores, and antique shops. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, hiking, fishing, and swimming at nearby Lake Shelbyville. Other organizations found in Crawford are local civic groups like the Lions Clubs and Rotary Clubs as well as museums like the Great Depression Museum. Local sporting events bring in many tourists from around the region including annual softball tournaments at Douglas Park as well as Crawford County Speedway races on summer weekends.
The population in Crawford County is 18,825. There are 42 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Crawford County is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Crawford County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Crawford County
- 55.4% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 27.8% are married with children
- 12.1% have children, but are single
Race in Crawford County
- 91.0% are White
- 4.1% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander