Crawford, Texas

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Crawford is a Waco suburb located in western McLennan County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 705. The 2005 census estimate shows a population of 789[1].

The town was incorporated on August 12, 1897.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Famous Residents
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Crawford is located at 31°32'4" North, 97°26'38" West (31.534579, -97.443954)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²), none of which is covered with water.

[edit] Demographics

The old city jail in Crawford.

As of the census^GR2 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] Famous Residents

[edit] George W. Bush

A billboard just outside of Crawford.

The Waco suburb is best known for President George W. Bush's Prairie Chapel Ranch, located just outside the town.

[edit] Cindy Sheehan

Cindy Sheehan, famous for her vigil outside of President Bush's ranch in August of 2005, announced in July of 2006 that she had purchased a five-acre parcel in Crawford which is to serve as the new home for the peace center known as Camp Casey.^{[citation needed]}