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'''Crawford''' is a town located in western ], ], ]. It is best known as the home of former ] ]. He currently resides at the ], which is located just outside Crawford, Texas. '''Crawford''' is a town located in western ], ], United States.


Crawford is part of the ] ]. As of the ], the town had a total population of 705. The 2005 census estimates Crawford's population at 789.<ref name="census">{{cite web Crawford is part of the ] ]. As of the ], the town had a total population of 887.
| title =Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Texas, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005 (SUB-EST2005-04-48)
| publisher =Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau
| date =2006-06-21
| url =http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2005-04-48.xls
| format =]
| accessdate = 2007-08-24 }}</ref>


The town was incorporated on August 12, 1897. The town was incorporated on August 12, 1897.

It is best known as the home of the 43rd ], ]. He currently resides part-time at the ], which is located just outside Crawford, Texas.<ref>{{cite web | title=George W. and Laura Bush buy future home in Preston Hollow, Texas|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/12/preston-hollow.html | access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref>


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 705 people in the town, organized into 260 households and 192 families. The ] is 763.1 inhabitants per square mile (295.9/km<sup>2</sup>). There are 277 housing units at an average density of 299.8 per square mile (116.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town is 88.37% ], 4.40% ], 0.14% ], 0.00% ], 0.00% ], 5.96% from ], and 1.13% from two or more races. 11.49% of the population are ] or ] of any race.
|1900= 443
|1910= 516
|1920= 573
|1930= 491
|1940= 471
|1950= 423
|1960= 480
|1970= 477
|1980= 610
|1990= 631
|2000= 705
|2010= 717
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
|2020=887}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Crawford racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4817564&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=May 18, 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|] (NH)
|752
|84.78%
|-
|] (NH)
|18
|2.03%
|-
|] or ] (NH)
|1
|0.11%
|-
|] (NH)
|46
|5.19%
|-
|]
|70
|7.89%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''887'''
|
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As of the ], there were 887 people, 337 households, and 270 families residing in the town.


At the ] there were 705 people in the town, organized into 260 households and 192 families. The population density was {{convert|763.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 277 housing units at an average density of {{convert|299.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The ] of the town was 88.37% White, 4.40% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 5.96% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 11.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.<ref name="GR2" />
There are 260 households out of which 41.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% are ] living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% are non-families. 23.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.71 and the average family size is 3.23.
There were 260 households, 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 23.8% of households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.23.


In the town the population is spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.4 males. The age distribution was 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $38,015, and the median income for a family is $39,732. Males have a median income of $31,765 versus $19,653 for females. The ] for the town is $15,421. 6.2% of the population and 6.4% of families are below the ]. Out of the total population, 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 24.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The median household income was $38,015 and the median family income was $39,732. Males had a median income of $31,765 versus $19,653 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,421. 6.2% of the population and 6.4% of families were below the ]. Out of the total population, 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 24.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.


==Education== ==Education==
Crawford is served by the ]. Crawford is served by the ].


==Notable residents== ==Notable people==


===George W. Bush=== ===George W. Bush===

The Waco suburb is best known for President ]'s ], located just outside the town. Crawford was the site of many anti-] demonstrations including ], when ] purchased {{convert|5|acre|m2}} just outside of Crawford and intended to stay until she is granted a face-to-face meeting with the President, but left soon after.<ref></ref> Crawford is the subject of a 2008 ] (also called '']'') about the change brought to the town by Bush's arrival.
The Waco suburb is best known for President ]'s ], located just outside the town. Crawford was the site of many anti-] demonstrations including ], when ] purchased five acres (2 ha) just outside Crawford and intended to stay until she was granted a face-to-face meeting with the President, but left soon after.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kcentv.com/news/c-article.php?cid=1&nid=7708|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070624205253/http://www.kcentv.com/news/c-article.php?cid=1&nid=7708|url-status=dead|title=Mom of soldier killed in Iraq stages protest near Bush's ranch|archive-date=June 24, 2007}}</ref> Crawford is the subject of a 2008 ], also called '']'', about the change brought to the town by Bush's arrival.


== Gallery == == Gallery ==
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== See also == == See also ==
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==Notes== ==Notes==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Town in Texas, United States
Crawford, Texas
Town
Downtown CrawfordDowntown Crawford
Location of Crawford, TexasLocation of Crawford, Texas
U.S. Census MapU.S. Census Map
Coordinates: 31°32′16″N 97°26′48″W / 31.53778°N 97.44667°W / 31.53778; -97.44667
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMcLennan
IncorporatedAugust 12, 1897
Area
 • Total1.46 sq mi (3.78 km)
 • Land1.46 sq mi (3.78 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population
 • Total887
 • Density566.44/sq mi (218.65/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code76638
Area code254
FIPS code48-17564
GNIS feature ID2412383

Crawford is a town located in western McLennan County, Texas, United States.

Crawford is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 887.

The town was incorporated on August 12, 1897.

It is best known as the home of the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush. He currently resides part-time at the Prairie Chapel Ranch, which is located just outside Crawford, Texas.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900443—
191051616.5%
192057311.0%
1930491−14.3%
1940471−4.1%
1950423−10.2%
196048013.5%
1970477−0.6%
198061027.9%
19906313.4%
200070511.7%
20107171.7%
202088723.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
Crawford racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 752 84.78%
Black or African American (NH) 18 2.03%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 1 0.11%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 46 5.19%
Hispanic or Latino 70 7.89%
Total 887

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 887 people, 337 households, and 270 families residing in the town.

At the 2000 census there were 705 people in the town, organized into 260 households and 192 families. The population density was 763.1 inhabitants per square mile (294.6/km). There were 277 housing units at an average density of 299.8 per square mile (115.8/km). The racial makeup of the town was 88.37% White, 4.40% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 5.96% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 11.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 260 households, 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 23.8% of households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.23.

The age distribution was 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median household income was $38,015 and the median family income was $39,732. Males had a median income of $31,765 versus $19,653 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,421. 6.2% of the population and 6.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 24.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education

Crawford is served by the Crawford Independent School District.

Notable people

George W. Bush

The Waco suburb is best known for President George W. Bush's Prairie Chapel Ranch, located just outside the town. Crawford was the site of many anti-Iraq War demonstrations including Camp Casey, when Cindy Sheehan purchased five acres (2 ha) just outside Crawford and intended to stay until she was granted a face-to-face meeting with the President, but left soon after. Crawford is the subject of a 2008 documentary film, also called Crawford, about the change brought to the town by Bush's arrival.

Gallery

  • The old city jail in Crawford. The old city jail in Crawford.
  • Security Bank of Crawford on Main Street. Security Bank of Crawford on Main Street.
  • Grain silos along Main Street in Crawford, Texas. Grain silos along Main Street in Crawford, Texas.
  • Welcome sign into Crawford on FM 185. Welcome sign into Crawford on FM 185.
  • Many city, church, and school events are held at the Crawford Community Center. Many city, church, and school events are held at the Crawford Community Center.
  • Tribute to the 2004 Football State Champions Crawford Pirates and their undefeated season, going 16–0. Tribute to the 2004 Football State Champions Crawford Pirates and their undefeated season, going 16–0.

See also

Notes

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crawford, Texas
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "George W. and Laura Bush buy future home in Preston Hollow, Texas". Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  7. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  8. "Mom of soldier killed in Iraq stages protest near Bush's ranch". Archived from the original on June 24, 2007.
  1. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.

External links

Municipalities and communities of McLennan County, Texas, United States
County seat: Waco
Cities
McLennan County map
Town
CDPs
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communities
Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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