Crawfordsville Population

1840–2026

16,789

2026 projection

3% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Crawfordsville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202616,789+900.54%
202516,699-30.02%
202416,702+770.46%
202316,625+1340.81%
202216,491+1350.83%
202116,356+500.31%
202016,306+510.31%
201916,255+280.17%
201816,227-70.04%
201716,234+670.41%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Crawfordsville is growing slower than Montgomery County, Indiana, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Indiana+2.7%
  • Montgomery County+2.7%
  • Crawfordsville+2.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Crawfordsville Demographics

36.2median age

Median age

Female37.9 yrs
Male34.6 yrs

Adults

12,679
3,255 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults9,424 other adults

Sex

Female 50.4% · 8,313Male 49.6% · 8,178

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 165 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Crawfordsville Income

$55,033median household income

Median household income

$55,033

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,067

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.2%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Crawfordsville Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%41%42%
Never married34%41%26%
Divorced14%12%16%
Widowed10%5%15%
Separated2%2%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201