City

Crawford, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lowndes County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,900Population
💰$50,184Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$95,700Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊16.6%Unemployment▲ 240% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 73.1%Other: 0.2%Race
White26.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black73.1%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
1%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment16.6% ▲ 240% above avg
HS Graduate502 (42.7%)
Some College146 (12.4%)
Associates298 (25.4%)
Bachelors76 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree153 (13%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 25.4%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 13%Edu
HS Grad42.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates25.4%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,184 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$95,700 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,078/mo
Total Housing Units940
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
53%
About Crawford, MS

Crawford is a city in Mississippi, located in Lowndes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,900 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Crawford is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,184 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Crawford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,078 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crawford is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (73.11%).

Crawford, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Crawford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39743 1,900 $50,184 $95,700 $1,078 16.6% 19.5% 85.2%