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Crawford County, KS market data
How Crawford County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 39,008
- +0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 15,838
- Median household income
- $52,844
- +28.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $132,600
- Jobs located here
- 17,159
- Highest market score
- 65
- Car washes and detailing, #337 of 1,451 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Crawford County has an estimated 39,008 people and 15,838 households. Population estimates show Crawford County grew 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Crawford County is $52,844, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Crawford County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (50).
Of the business types scored in Crawford County, car washes and detailers (65), physical therapy clinics (62) and landscaping and lawn care companies (51) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For car washes and detailers, that ranks #337 of 1,451 scored counties.
Crawford County is part of the Pittsburg area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (80% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (46% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Crawford County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Crawford County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car washes and detailing | 65 | #337 of 1,451 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.3M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 62 | #382 of 1,422 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.8M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 51 | #672 of 1,493 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.3M | 114 | 12 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 48 | #1,000 of 1,886 | 15 | 9.5 | $1.3M | 129 | 12 |
| Auto repair and car care | 48 | #1,299 of 2,401 | 61 | 38.5 | $274K | 102 | 26 |
| Spas and skin care | 47 | #982 of 1,769 | 10 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 46 | #874 of 1,530 | 7 | 4.4 | $2.4M | 95 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 46 | #1,387 of 2,378 | 38 | 24.0 | $440K | 99 | 19 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,321 of 2,176 | 26 | 16.4 | Index only | 137 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #860 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 112 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 43 | #1,373 of 2,261 | 17 | 10.7 | $5M | 64 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 42 | #1,612 of 2,385 | 51 | 32.2 | $257K | 121 | 14 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 40 | #1,502 of 2,222 | 22 | 13.9 | $2.3M | 75 | 23 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 39 | #1,434 of 2,063 | 16 | 10.1 | $3.2M | 85 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 39 | #1,518 of 2,088 | 19 | 12.0 | $530K | 80 | 5 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,667 of 2,229 | 35 | 22.1 | Index only | 128 | 12 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 37 | #958 of 1,302 | 6 | 3.8 | $3.2M | 101 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 37 | #1,447 of 2,070 | 11 | 6.9 | $7.8M | 83 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,722 of 2,358 | 31 | 19.6 | $1.4M | 59 | 17 |
| Chiropractors | 36 | #1,117 of 1,490 | 10 | 6.3 | $1.9M | 80 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 36 | #1,819 of 2,339 | 31 | 19.6 | $423K | 98 | 10 |
| Gyms | 35 | #1,374 of 1,792 | 10 | 6.3 | $1M | 77 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 35 | #1,481 of 1,889 | 16 | 10.1 | $3.2M | 76 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #1,823 of 2,402 | 41 | 25.9 | $2.1M | 61 | 10 |
| Electricians | 33 | #941 of 1,160 | 5 | 3.2 | $7.3M | 61 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 33 | #1,327 of 1,656 | 15 | 9.5 | $1.3M | 71 | 26 |
| Pizza | 33 | #1,707 of 2,090 | 20 | 12.6 | $2.5M | 50 | 23 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #1,981 of 2,394 | 127 | 80.2 | $150K | 98 | 50 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,827 of 2,200 | 23 | 14.5 | $469K | 53 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 31 | #1,160 of 1,461 | 6 | 3.8 | $1.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 31 | #1,815 of 2,057 | 19 | 12.0 | $1.9M | 79 | 25 |
| Child care and preschools | 30 | #1,342 of 1,611 | 11 | 6.9 | $422K | 42 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 30 | #1,569 of 1,771 | 13 | 8.2 | $1.3M | 76 | 21 |
| Property management | 29 | #799 of 910 | 7 | 4.4 | Index only | 50 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 29 | #2,070 of 2,405 | 162 | 102.3 | $312K | 84 | 65 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 28 | #1,891 of 2,210 | 36 | 22.7 | $735K | 84 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 27 | #1,542 of 1,707 | 11 | 6.9 | $3.3M | 69 | 14 |
| Funeral homes | 26 | #1,285 of 1,472 | 6 | 3.8 | $336K | 49 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 25 | #1,840 of 2,087 | 28 | 17.7 | $945K | 74 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,960 of 2,272 | 31 | 19.6 | $860K | 68 | 16 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 23 | #2,244 of 2,405 | 86 | 54.3 | $587K | 88 | 36 |
| Veterinarians | 22 | #1,348 of 1,485 | 7 | 4.4 | $1.5M | 57 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 19 | #1,264 of 1,334 | 8 | 5.1 | $1.3M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 14 | #934 of 974 | 5 | 3.2 | $2.2M | 48 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $4.2M | 65 | 5 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $4.2M | 41 | 4 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $4.4M | 232 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $5.6M | 181 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $8.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $12.1M | 143 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $26.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $10.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Crawford County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $16.7M | $1,056 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $43.7M | $2,759 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $50.5M | $3,187 | 78 |
| Groceries | $85.3M | $5,387 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.1M | $828 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.6M | $293 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.1M | $636 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $19M | $1,201 | 93 |
| Pets | $10.8M | $680 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $26.5M | $1,671 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26.6M | $1,682 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $36.4M | $2,295 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.7M | $1,052 | 74 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $193.9M | $12,244 | 73 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Crawford County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 39,008+0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 15,838
- Median age
- 35.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 590 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 66
- Median household income
- $52,844+28.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,498
- Median home value
- $132,600
- Jobs located here
- 17,159
- Daytime population
- 39,240Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Crawford County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Crawford County at 39,008 people in 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,838 households. Median household income rose 28.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Crawford County, KS spend?
Households in Crawford County spend about $193.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $85.3M on groceries and $50.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Crawford County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Crawford County, KS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Crawford County are for car washes and detailers (65), physical therapy clinics (62) and landscaping and lawn care companies (51). Crawford County ranks #337 of 1,451 scored counties for car washes and detailers.
How does Crawford County, KS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Crawford County is $52,844 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $132,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Crawford County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (80% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (46% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Crawford County, each ranked against other counties.
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