Crawford, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| - Land | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 705 |
| - Density | 763.1/sq mi (294.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 76638 |
| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-17564[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1355320[2] |
Crawford is a town located in western McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 705. The 2005 census estimates Crawford's population at 789.[3]
The town was incorporated on August 12, 1897.
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[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there are 705 people in the town, organized into 260 households and 192 families. The population density is 295.9/km² (763.1/mi²). There are 277 housing units at an average density of 116.3/km² (299.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 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 are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 260 households out of which 41.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% are married couples 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.
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 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 per capita income for the town is $15,421. 6.2% of the population and 6.4% of families are 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 are living below the poverty line.
[edit] Education
Crawford is served by the Crawford Independent School District.
[edit] Notable people
[edit] George W. Bush
The Waco suburb is best known for George W. Bush's Prairie Chapel Ranch, located just outside the town. Crawford is the site of many anti-Iraq War demonstrations including Camp Casey, when Cindy Sheehan purchased 5 acres just outside of Crawford and intended to stay until she is granted a face-to-face meeting with the President.[4] However, most of the Crawford residents are conservative and support the Iraq War. This is demonstrated by the construction of "Camp Reality" in the third week of demonstrating. It was located in a ditch across the road from Camp Casey and was set up to oppose Sheehan.[5]
[edit] Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent, the Detroit-born hard rock guitarist and hunting advocate, also currently resides in Crawford.[6]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ 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) (Excel). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau (2006-06-21). Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
- ^ Mom of soldier killed in Iraq stages protest near Bush's ranch
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- ^ "Nugent Dumps 'Motor City' For Bush Country", AP, 2004-12-27. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
[edit] External links
- Crawford, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- U.S. Gazetteer entry from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Crawford Independent School District
- Crawford, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
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