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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 | 48-17564GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1355320GR3 |
Crawford is a city in western McLennan County, Texas, United States and a suburb of Waco. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 705. The 2005 census estimates Crawford's population at 789.[1]
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Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 705 people, 260 households, and 192 families residing in the town. The population density wes 295.9/km² (763.1/sq mi). There were 277 housing units at an average density of 299.8/sq mi (116.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 88.37% White, 4.40% African American, 0.14% Native American, 5.96% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.49% of the population. There were 260 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who wes 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.23. In the town the population was 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 were 65 years of age 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 was $38,015, and the median income for a family 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. About 6.4% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 24.7% of those 65 and older.
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 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.[2] 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.[3] Bush is not, however, a Crawford native; he is a native of Connecticut who purchased a ranch in Crawford in later life.
Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent, the Detroit-born hard rock guitarist and hunting advocate, also currently resides in Crawford.[4]
References
- ^ 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
- ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/26/AR2005082600405.html
- ^ "Nugent Dumps 'Motor City' For Bush Country", AP, 2004-12-27. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
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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McLennan County, Texas |
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| County seat: Waco | ||
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Bellmead | Beverly Hills | Bruceville-Eddy‡ | Gholson | Golinda‡ | Hallsburg | Hewitt | Lacy Lakeview | Leroy | Lorena | Mart‡ | McGregor‡ | Moody | Riesel | Robinson | Ross | Valley Mills‡ | Waco | West | Woodway |
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Crawford |
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‡This city also has portions in adjacent county or counties |
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