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]. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias TX county maps by Seth Ilys. ... For information on the Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Texas, please visit Waco Siege. ... Location in the state of Texas Formed Seat Waco Area  - Total  - Water 2,746 km² (1,060 mi²) 48 km² (18 mi²) 1. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

The town was incorporated on August 12, 1897. August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

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. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

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. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

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. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...

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. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Famous Residents

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. However, George W. Bush was born in Connecticut, not Crawford, Texas. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The presidential seal is a well-known symbol of the presidency. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... Bush at his ranch Prairie Chapel Ranch is a 1583 acre (6. ...

Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent, the Detroit-born hard rock guitarist and hunting advocate, also currently resides in Crawford.^{[citation needed]} Theodore Ted Nugent (born December 13, 1948) (a. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... Hard rock is a variation of rock and roll music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and psychedelic rock. ... the very definition of a guitarist is cody allen and taylor hines because of there un ending guitar skills and awsomnes. ... “Hunter” redirects here. ...

External links

• Crawford, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
• U.S. Gazetteer entry from the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Crawford Independent School District
• Maps and aerial photos for 31°32′05″N 97°26′38″W / 31.534579, -97.443954Coordinates: 31°32′05″N 97°26′38″W / 31.534579, -97.443954
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