Crawford County, Ohio

Crawford County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,784.[1] The approximate population as of 2019 is 41,494, causing a -3.00% change over the past 4 years, according to the United States Census Bureau. Its county seat is Bucyrus.[2] The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1836.[3] It was named for Colonel William Crawford, a soldier during the American Revolution.[4]

Crawford County
U.S. county
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°51′N 82°55′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedApril 1, 1826
Named forColonel William Crawford
SeatBucyrus
Largest cityBucyrus
Area
 • Total403 sq mi (1,040 km2)
 • Land402 sq mi (1,040 km2)
 • Water0.9 sq mi (2 km2)  0.2%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
41,494
 • Density109/sq mi (42/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.crawford-co.org

Crawford County comprises the Bucyrus, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Mansfield-Ashland-Bucyrus, OH Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 403 square miles (1,040 km2), of which 402 square miles (1,040 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (0.2%) is water.[5] It is the fourth-smallest county in Ohio by total area.

The county is drained by the Sandusky and Olentangy Rivers.

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18304,791—
184013,152174.5%
185018,17738.2%
186023,88131.4%
187025,5567.0%
188030,58319.7%
189031,9274.4%
190033,9156.2%
191034,0360.4%
192036,0545.9%
193035,345−2.0%
194035,5710.6%
195038,7388.9%
196046,77520.7%
197050,3647.7%
198050,075−0.6%
199047,870−4.4%
200046,966−1.9%
201043,784−6.8%
2019 (est.)41,494[6]−5.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 46,966 people, 18,957 households, and 13,175 families living in the county. The population density was 117 people per square mile (45/km2). There were 20,178 housing units at an average density of 50 per square mile (19/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.99% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 40.4% were of German, 21.4% American, 8.1% English and 7.8% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 18,957 households, out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, and 30.50% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.90% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,227, and the median income for a family was $43,169. Males had a median income of $33,319 versus $21,346 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,466. About 7.80% of families and 10.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over.

According to the United States Census Bureau, women make up about 51.3% of the population, as of 2014.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 43,784 people, 18,099 households, and 12,108 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 109.0 inhabitants per square mile (42.1/km2). There were 20,167 housing units at an average density of 50.2 per square mile (19.4/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 43.3% were German, 14.3% were Irish, 13.7% were American, and 11.0% were English.[14]

Of the 18,099 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.1% were non-families, and 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age was 41.9 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $41,228 and the median income for a family was $49,647. Males had a median income of $40,304 versus $28,118 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,590. About 10.8% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Politics

Prior to 1924, Crawford County was a strongly Democratic county. Since 1924, it has become strongly Republican, only backing Democratic candidates three times since then.

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 74.5% 15,436 23.7% 4,916 1.7% 361
2016 70.4% 13,611 23.9% 4,625 5.7% 1,093
2012 59.7% 11,852 37.8% 7,507 2.5% 488
2008 58.0% 12,316 39.1% 8,289 2.9% 620
2004 63.7% 13,885 35.7% 7,773 0.7% 143
2000 60.8% 11,666 35.1% 6,721 4.1% 789
1996 44.9% 8,730 38.3% 7,449 16.8% 3,272
1992 41.4% 8,618 30.5% 6,351 28.2% 5,866
1988 66.7% 12,472 32.2% 6,018 1.1% 210
1984 74.1% 14,682 24.9% 4,932 1.0% 206
1980 62.9% 12,424 30.7% 6,058 6.4% 1,273
1976 57.2% 10,801 40.0% 7,553 2.7% 516
1972 69.5% 14,632 26.2% 5,518 4.3% 903
1968 56.6% 11,898 32.1% 6,737 11.3% 2,373
1964 42.8% 8,970 57.2% 11,968
1960 67.6% 14,558 32.4% 6,981
1956 70.5% 13,763 29.5% 5,769
1952 66.1% 13,370 33.9% 6,852
1948 53.7% 8,862 46.1% 7,600 0.3% 41
1944 59.7% 10,464 40.4% 7,079
1940 53.6% 10,336 46.5% 8,966
1936 36.0% 6,638 59.5% 10,955 4.5% 826
1932 37.3% 6,538 60.5% 10,593 2.2% 386
1928 66.9% 11,235 32.6% 5,472 0.5% 86
1924 40.8% 5,896 30.4% 4,384 28.8% 4,160
1920 44.7% 7,082 53.5% 8,467 1.8% 280
1916 29.8% 2,673 67.1% 6,014 3.2% 283
1912 17.8% 1,432 58.8% 4,733 23.4% 1,879
1908 32.8% 3,061 64.4% 6,006 2.7% 253
1904 39.9% 3,314 54.1% 4,493 6.0% 499
1900 31.7% 3,150 60.0% 5,968 8.3% 825
1896 34.4% 3,150 64.5% 5,915 1.1% 101
1892 32.3% 2,479 63.2% 4,858 4.5% 349
1888 33.6% 2,681 63.7% 5,085 2.7% 219
1884 35.4% 2,731 62.9% 4,851 1.7% 133
1880 36.1% 2,622 62.9% 4,567 1.0% 75
1876 34.5% 2,312 65.2% 4,365 0.2% 16
1872 36.4% 2,081 62.8% 3,595 0.8% 48
1868 35.9% 2,019 64.1% 3,607
1864 38.3% 1,955 61.7% 3,144
1860 41.7% 2,064 55.6% 2,752 2.7% 135
1856 43.5% 1,685 55.6% 2,154 0.8% 32

Communities
Map of Crawford County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

Villages

Townships

https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
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  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  14. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
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