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Crane, TX
City in Crane County, Texas.
Population
2,640
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,504
ZIP codes
0
Crane and its ZIP codes
Crane at a glance
- Crane is about 22 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,150, 7% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,900 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $872 a month.
Local data for Crane, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crane, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,150
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,649), German Americans (90), Burmese Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crane County. PPP loans are for Crane.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,338
1,336 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,776
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.5M
FY 2026, $3,750 per person
How people get to work
Crane, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crane, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
136
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
95° / 32°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crane, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.0%
U.S. 11.1% +17.9 pts
Cities near Crane
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCameyCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| ImperialCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.2 |
| RankinCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| GrandfallsTown | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crane, TX in?
- Crane is in Crane County, Texas.
- What is the population of Crane, TX?
- About 2,640 people live in Crane, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crane?
- Nearby places include McCamey (20 mi), Imperial (22 mi), Rankin (27 mi), Grandfalls (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023