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Crawford County, PA market data
How Crawford County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 81,792
- −2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 33,838
- Median household income
- $60,476
- +20.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $153,200
- Jobs located here
- 28,045
- Highest market score
- 68
- Real estate agents and brokers, #276 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
Crawford County has an estimated 81,792 people and 33,838 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Crawford County declined 2.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Crawford County is $60,476, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Crawford County runs highest on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (58).
Of the business types scored in Crawford County, real estate agents and brokers (68), clothing and shoe stores (67) and real estate businesses (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #276 of 2,176 scored counties.
Crawford County is part of the Meadville area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 68 | #276 of 2,176 | 47 | 13.9 | Index only | 209 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 67 | #455 of 2,087 | 25 | 7.4 | $2.6M | 202 | 9 |
| Real estate | 66 | #341 of 2,229 | 56 | 16.5 | Index only | 221 | 14 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #279 of 1,328 | 8 | 2.4 | $3.6M | 215 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #416 of 1,707 | 16 | 4.7 | $5.7M | 119 | 18 |
| Child care and preschools | 60 | #535 of 1,611 | 12 | 3.5 | $1.1M | 112 | 11 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 60 | #707 of 2,210 | 46 | 13.6 | $1.4M | 159 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #798 of 2,261 | 31 | 9.2 | $6.6M | 84 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #697 of 1,886 | 19 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 185 | 17 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 56 | #883 of 2,222 | 27 | 8.0 | $4.1M | 135 | 49 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #938 of 2,358 | 19 | 5.6 | $3.4M | 143 | 27 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #718 of 1,769 | 14 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 234 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #947 of 2,088 | 31 | 9.2 | $701K | 106 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #991 of 2,063 | 22 | 6.5 | $5M | 136 | 14 |
| Barbershops | 49 | #710 of 1,356 | 10 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #762 of 1,422 | 14 | 4.1 | $2.5M | 103 | 7 |
| Electricians | 47 | #648 of 1,160 | 8 | 2.4 | $11.3M | 94 | 20 |
| Gyms | 47 | #1,022 of 1,792 | 18 | 5.3 | $1.2M | 93 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,185 of 2,057 | 41 | 12.1 | $2.2M | 91 | 44 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #1,319 of 2,402 | 73 | 21.6 | $2.8M | 83 | 24 |
| Grocery stores | 42 | #1,287 of 2,070 | 24 | 7.1 | $8.6M | 92 | 18 |
| Pizza | 42 | #1,359 of 2,090 | 27 | 8.0 | $4.1M | 81 | 49 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #590 of 847 | 5 | 1.5 | $7.4M | 116 | 19 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 40 | #1,139 of 1,656 | 16 | 4.7 | $2.2M | 121 | 48 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,702 of 2,385 | 101 | 29.8 | $284K | 134 | 36 |
| Tire shops | 39 | #1,048 of 1,530 | 15 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 72 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,686 of 2,405 | 296 | 87.5 | $375K | 101 | 127 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 37 | #1,749 of 2,405 | 149 | 44.0 | $745K | 112 | 61 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #1,029 of 1,334 | 11 | 3.3 | $2M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 35 | #1,105 of 1,472 | 18 | 5.3 | $319K | 47 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | 33 | #945 of 1,177 | 17 | 5.0 | $5.3M | 63 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #1,145 of 1,485 | 11 | 3.3 | $1.6M | 59 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 33 | #1,470 of 1,771 | 27 | 8.0 | $1.4M | 82 | 38 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 32 | #1,057 of 1,327 | 10 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 87 | 9 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 32 | #2,013 of 2,394 | 188 | 55.6 | $184K | 121 | 95 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 31 | #1,252 of 1,493 | 21 | 6.2 | $1.8M | 60 | 19 |
| Car washes and detailing | 29 | #1,241 of 1,451 | 20 | 5.9 | $1.3M | 53 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #1,643 of 1,889 | 32 | 9.5 | $3.5M | 84 | 17 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 27 | #1,118 of 1,302 | 15 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 74 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 27 | #1,253 of 1,461 | 15 | 4.4 | $1.2M | 46 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 27 | #2,094 of 2,339 | 69 | 20.4 | $416K | 97 | 30 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #2,019 of 2,200 | 45 | 13.3 | $393K | 45 | 11 |
| Laundromats | 23 | #687 of 785 | 12 | 3.5 | $5.4M | 43 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 22 | #1,401 of 1,490 | 19 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 76 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 16 | #2,161 of 2,272 | 57 | 16.8 | $899K | 72 | 37 |
| Auto repair and car care | 14 | #2,357 of 2,401 | 161 | 47.6 | $167K | 62 | 57 |
| Auto repair shops | 10 | #2,368 of 2,378 | 101 | 29.8 | $266K | 60 | 50 |
| Pet stores | 7 | #962 of 974 | 8 | 2.4 | $2.2M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | Index only | 68 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | Index only | 458 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | Index only | 322 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $10.9M | Too few | 7 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $64.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $26.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $37.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $34.6M | Too few | 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 | $26.9M | $795 | 83 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $64.6M | $1,910 | 74 |
| Food away from home | $111M | $3,281 | 81 |
| Groceries | $206.1M | $6,092 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $28.7M | $849 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.4M | $397 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $21.7M | $642 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $34.6M | $1,022 | 79 |
| Pets | $17.7M | $523 | 58 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $64.3M | $1,900 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $51.3M | $1,515 | 77 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $90.7M | $2,681 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $37.1M | $1,097 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $536.4M | $15,853 | 95 |
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
- 81,792−2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 33,838
- Median age
- 44.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,012 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 82
- Median household income
- $60,476+20.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,870
- Median home value
- $153,200
- Jobs located here
- 28,045
- Daytime population
- 77,378Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Crawford County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Crawford County at 81,792 people in 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 33,838 households. Median household income rose 20.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Crawford County, PA spend?
Households in Crawford County spend about $536.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $206.1M on groceries and $111M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Crawford County spend the most on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Crawford County, PA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Crawford County are for real estate agents and brokers (68), clothing and shoe stores (67) and real estate businesses (66). Crawford County ranks #276 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Crawford County, PA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Crawford County is $60,476 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $153,200, 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 funeral homes (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (64% 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. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Crawford County, each ranked against other counties.
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