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Crane County

Crane County

  • Population: 4,675; (2020 Census)
  • County seat: Crane
  • Crane County, founded in 1887, was named after William Carey Crane, former president of Baylor University.

American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile

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Crane County Resources

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Crane County is 4,610. The population is expected to shrink to 4,537 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.32%.

The median age of Crane County residents is 35.

The diversity index of Crane County is 78.3, meaning that there is a 78% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Crane County is $94,333 and projected to be $99,300 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,484, projected to be $36,073 in 2030. 1.69% of households – 78 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $774,508 and the average disposable income is $74,934.

There are 1,892 housing units in Crane County; 1,291 are owner-occupied, 342 are rented, and 259 are vacant. The average home value is $198,943, with 162 homes built in 2010 or later, and 13 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 137 businesses in Crane County, employing 1,319 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,189 age 16 and above. 735 workers commute into Crane County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,454 residents both live and work in/around Crane County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 28.82% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 9.9% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,880 drive alone, 226 carpool, and 15 take public transportation. 44 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 24 residents work from home.

1,284 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 108 have associates degrees, 334 have bachelor’s degrees, and 139 hold a graduate or professional degree.