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Crawford, TX


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Crawford, Texas

Crawford, Texas, in McLennan county, is 17 miles W of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 82 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. The town is conveniently located inside the Waco metropolitan area. There are an estimated 705 people in Crawford.

The People and Families of Crawford

In Crawford, about 64% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Crawford, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crawford had a median family income of $39,732. You won't find a lot of people in Crawford living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($9,200) in Crawford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crawford Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Crawford is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Crawford, 99% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Crawford.

High Points

Crawford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Crawford Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Crawford Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Crawford Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Crawford, TX

Comparing Crawford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built52
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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