Crawford County, Ohio

Crawford County
County
Crawford County Courthouse
Flag Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°51′N82°55′W / 40.85°N 82.92°W / 40.85; -82.92
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Founded	April 1, 1826
Named for	Colonel William Crawford
Seat	Bucyrus
Largest city	Bucyrus
Area
• Total	403 sq mi (1,040 km2)
• Land	402 sq mi (1,040 km2)
• Water	0.9 sq mi (2 km2)  0.2%
Population  (2020)
• Total	42,025
• Density	100/sq mi (40/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	5th
Website	www.crawford-co.org

Crawford County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,025. ^[1] Its county seat and largest city 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 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

• Seneca County (north)
• Huron County (northeast)
• Richland County (east)
• Morrow County (southeast)
• Marion County (southwest)
• Wyandot County (west)

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1830	4,791		—
1840	13,152		174.5%
1850	18,177		38.2%
1860	23,881		31.4%
1870	25,556		7.0%
1880	30,583		19.7%
1890	31,927		4.4%
1900	33,915		6.2%
1910	34,036		0.4%
1920	36,054		5.9%
1930	35,345		−2.0%
1940	35,571		0.6%
1950	38,738		8.9%
1960	46,775		20.7%
1970	50,364		7.7%
1980	50,075		−0.6%
1990	47,870		−4.4%
2000	46,966		−1.9%
2010	43,784		−6.8%
2020	42,025		−4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8] 1990-2000 [9] 2020 [1]

2000 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2000, there were 46,966 people, 18,957 households, and 13,175 families living in the county. The population density was 117 inhabitants per square mile (45/km²). There were 20,178 housing units at an average density of 50 units 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 ^[update] .

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. ^[11] 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 units per square mile (19.4 units/km²). ^[12] 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. ^[11] In terms of ancestry, 43.3% were German, 14.3% were Irish, 13.7% were American, and 11.0% were English. ^[13]

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. ^[11]

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. ^[14]

Politics

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

Wind power plants are prohibited in Crawford County. In 2022, the county voted overwhelmingly to uphold the ban. ^{[15] [16]}

United States presidential election results for Crawford County, Ohio ^[17]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party(ies)
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2024	15,402	75.74%	4,683	23.03%	251	1.23%
2020	15,436	74.52%	4,916	23.73%	361	1.74%
2016	13,611	70.42%	4,625	23.93%	1,093	5.65%
2012	11,852	59.72%	7,507	37.82%	488	2.46%
2008	12,316	58.03%	8,289	39.05%	620	2.92%
2004	13,885	63.69%	7,773	35.65%	143	0.66%
2000	11,666	60.84%	6,721	35.05%	789	4.11%
1996	8,730	44.88%	7,449	38.30%	3,272	16.82%
1992	8,618	41.36%	6,351	30.48%	5,866	28.15%
1988	12,472	66.70%	6,018	32.18%	210	1.12%
1984	14,682	74.08%	4,932	24.88%	206	1.04%
1980	12,424	62.89%	6,058	30.67%	1,273	6.44%
1976	10,801	57.24%	7,553	40.03%	516	2.73%
1972	14,632	69.50%	5,518	26.21%	903	4.29%
1968	11,898	56.64%	6,737	32.07%	2,373	11.30%
1964	8,970	42.84%	11,968	57.16%	0	0.00%
1960	14,558	67.59%	6,981	32.41%	0	0.00%
1956	13,763	70.46%	5,769	29.54%	0	0.00%
1952	13,370	66.12%	6,852	33.88%	0	0.00%
1948	8,862	53.70%	7,600	46.05%	41	0.25%
1944	10,464	59.65%	7,079	40.35%	0	0.00%
1940	10,336	53.55%	8,966	46.45%	0	0.00%
1936	6,638	36.04%	10,955	59.48%	826	4.48%
1932	6,538	37.32%	10,593	60.47%	386	2.20%
1928	11,235	66.90%	5,472	32.59%	86	0.51%
1924	5,896	40.83%	4,384	30.36%	4,160	28.81%
1920	7,082	44.74%	8,467	53.49%	280	1.77%
1916	2,673	29.80%	6,014	67.05%	283	3.15%
1912	1,432	17.80%	4,733	58.84%	1,879	23.36%
1908	3,061	32.84%	6,006	64.44%	253	2.71%
1904	3,314	39.90%	4,493	54.09%	499	6.01%
1900	3,150	33.98%	5,968	64.39%	151	1.63%
1896	3,150	34.37%	5,915	64.53%	101	1.10%
1892	2,479	32.25%	4,858	63.21%	349	4.54%
1888	2,681	33.58%	5,085	63.68%	219	2.74%
1884	2,731	35.40%	4,851	62.88%	133	1.72%
1880	2,622	36.10%	4,567	62.87%	75	1.03%
1876	2,312	34.54%	4,365	65.22%	16	0.24%
1872	2,081	36.36%	3,595	62.81%	48	0.84%
1868	2,019	35.89%	3,607	64.11%	0	0.00%
1864	1,955	38.34%	3,144	61.66%	0	0.00%
1860	2,064	41.69%	2,752	55.58%	135	2.73%
1856	1,685	43.53%	2,154	55.64%	32	0.83%

Communities

Map of Crawford County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

Cities

• Bucyrus (county seat)
• Galion

Villages

• Chatfield
• Crestline
• New Washington
• North Robinson
• Tiro

Townships

• Auburn
• Bucyrus
• Chatfield
• Cranberry
• Dallas
• Holmes
• Jackson
• Jefferson
• Liberty
• Lykens
• Polk
• Sandusky
• Texas
• Tod
• Vernon
• Whetstone

Census-designated places

• Oceola
• Sulphur Springs

Unincorporated communities

• Benton
• Brokensword
• DeKalb
• Leesville
• Lykens
• Mechanicsburg
• Middletown
• Monnett
• New Winchester
• Olentangy
• Waynesburg
• West Liberty

Libraries

The following libraries serve the communities of Crawford County.

• Bucyrus Public Library in Bucyrus, Ohio
• Crestline Public Library in Crestline, Ohio
• Galion Public Library in Galion, Ohio

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Crawford County, Ohio

References

1. 2020 census
2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
3. "Ohio: Individual County Chronologies". Ohio Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Archived from the original on April 6, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 95.
5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
8. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
11. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
13. "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 February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
14. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
15. "Is industrial wind development right for Crawford County? Voters will decide on Nov. 8". Telegraph-Forum. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
16. Gelles, David (December 30, 2022). "The U.S. Will Need Thousands of Wind Farms. Will Small Towns Go Along?". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved December 31, 2022.
17. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 1, 2018.

Further reading

• John E. Hopley, History of Crawford County and Ohio: Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time... Chicago: Baskin and Battey, Historical Publishers, 1881.

External links

• Crawford County (Ohio) travel guide from Wikivoyage
• Crawford County Government's website

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