Crawford County, Pennsylvania

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Crawford County
County
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The Crawford County Courthouse in Meadville
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Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°41′N80°07′W / 41.68°N 80.11°W / 41.68; -80.11
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Pennsylvania.svg  Pennsylvania
FoundedMarch 12, 1800
Named for William Crawford
Seat Meadville
Largest cityMeadville
Area
 • Total
1,038 sq mi (2,690 km2)
 • Land1,012 sq mi (2,620 km2)
 • Water25 sq mi (60 km2)  2.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
83,938
 • Density81/sq mi (31/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 16th
Website www.crawfordcountypa.net
DesignatedMay 12, 1982 [1]

Crawford County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 83,938. [2] Its county seat is Meadville. [3] The county was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford. [4] The county is part of the Northwest Pennsylvania region of the state. [a]

Contents

Crawford County comprises the Meadville, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,038 square miles (2,690 km2), of which 1,012 square miles (2,620 km2) is land and 25 square miles (65 km2) (2.4%) is water. [5] It has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb) and average monthly temperatures in Meadville range from 24.9 °F in January to 69.5 °F in July, while in Titusville they range from 24.2 °F in January to 68.8 °F in July. [6]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

State protected area

Pymatuning State Park is on Pymatuning Reservoir.

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1800 2,346—
1810 6,178163.3%
1820 9,39752.1%
1830 16,03070.6%
1840 31,72497.9%
1850 37,84919.3%
1860 48,75528.8%
1870 63,83230.9%
1880 68,6077.5%
1890 65,324−4.8%
1900 63,643−2.6%
1910 61,565−3.3%
1920 60,667−1.5%
1930 62,9803.8%
1940 71,64413.8%
1950 78,94810.2%
1960 77,956−1.3%
1970 81,3424.3%
1980 88,8699.3%
1990 86,169−3.0%
2000 90,3674.9%
2010 88,765−1.8%
2020 83,938−5.4%
[7]

As of the 2000 census, there were 90,366 people, 34,678 households, and 23,858 families residing in the county. [8] The population density was 89 people per square mile (34 people/km2). There were 42,416 housing units at an average density of 42 units per square mile (16/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.00% White, 1.59% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 45.1% English or Welsh, 10.9% American, 10.3% were of German, 8.2% Irish, 7.8% Scotch-Irish or Scottish, 3.8% Italian 2.6% Dutch, and 2.3% French ancestry.

There were 34,678 households, out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.

2020 census

Crawford County Racial Composition [9]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)77,34792.14%
Black or African American (NH)1,4961.8%
Native American (NH)1090.13%
Asian (NH)3650.43%
Pacific Islander (NH)260.03%
Other/Mixed (NH)3,3544%
Hispanic or Latino 1,2411.48%

Micropolitan Statistical Area

The United States Office of Management and Budget [10] has designated Crawford County as the Meadville, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA). As of the 2010 census [11] the micropolitan area ranked 5th most populous in the State of Pennsylvania and the 52nd most populous in the United States with a population of 88,765. Crawford County is also a part of the Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which combines the population of both Crawford County and the Erie County areas. The Combined Statistical Area ranked 7th in the State of Pennsylvania and 102nd most populous in the United States with a population of 369,331.

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Map of the Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA), composed of the following parts:

Government

United States presidential election results for Crawford County, Pennsylvania [12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 29,68569.04%12,85829.90%4561.06%
2020 28,56167.82%12,92430.69%6291.49%
2016 24,98766.08%10,97129.01%1,8554.91%
2012 20,90158.75%13,88339.02%7912.22%
2008 20,75054.17%16,78043.80%7772.03%
2004 21,96557.32%16,01341.79%3440.90%
2000 18,85856.58%13,25039.76%1,2203.66%
1996 14,65946.62%12,94341.16%3,84412.22%
1992 14,11240.75%12,81337.00%7,70322.25%
1988 17,24956.32%13,02142.51%3581.17%
1984 20,18160.80%12,79238.54%2220.67%
1980 16,55253.55%11,77838.11%2,5798.34%
1976 15,30149.99%14,71248.06%5971.95%
1972 18,39364.38%9,37132.80%8052.82%
1968 14,99153.11%11,34540.19%1,8906.70%
1964 10,66436.78%18,21262.82%1150.40%
1960 18,75460.68%12,05038.99%1020.33%
1956 18,88766.65%9,34632.98%1040.37%
1952 19,07965.49%9,87433.89%1810.62%
1948 14,16160.69%9,17439.31%00.00%
1944 15,20561.83%9,21637.48%1700.69%
1940 15,89160.62%10,19738.90%1250.48%
1936 14,46351.31%12,78845.37%9383.33%
1932 10,91851.72%9,38244.44%8113.84%
1928 17,07271.17%6,71828.00%1990.83%
1924 10,91863.09%2,96917.16%3,41819.75%
1920 10,03262.31%4,17525.93%1,89211.75%
1916 5,48744.18%5,81446.81%1,1199.01%
1912 2,49720.56%3,90832.17%5,74247.27%
1908 7,67952.58%5,66838.81%1,2588.61%
1904 7,45059.03%3,64528.88%1,52512.08%
1900 7,70549.97%7,00045.40%7134.62%
1896 7,85147.26%8,38350.47%3772.27%
1892 7,15247.30%6,16640.78%1,80411.93%
1888 8,04053.59%5,96439.75%9996.66%

Voter registration

Chart of Voter Registration

   Republican (59.17%)
   Democratic (29.03%)
   Independent (8.11%)
   Other Parties (3.69%)

As of February 6, 2024, there were 49,786 registered voters in Crawford County. [13]

County commissioners

Other county officials

Pennsylvania Senate

DistrictSenatorParty
50 Michele Brooks Republican

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

DistrictRepresentativeParty
6 Brad Roae Republican
17 Parke Wentling Republican
65 Kathy Rapp Republican

United States House of Representatives

DistrictRepresentativeParty
16 Mike Kelly Republican

United States Senate

SenatorParty
John Fetterman Democrat
Bob Casey Democrat

Education

Colleges and universities

Map of Crawford County, Pennsylvania School Districts Map of Crawford County Pennsylvania School Districts.png
Map of Crawford County, Pennsylvania School Districts

Community, junior, and technical colleges

Laurel Technical Institute (LTI)

Public school districts

School districts are: [15]

Communities

Map of Crawford County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue). Map of Crawford County Pennsylvania With Municipal and Township Labels.png
Map of Crawford County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs, and townships are located in Crawford County:

Cities

Boroughs

Townships

Census-designated places

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law.

Unincorporated communities

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Crawford County. [11]

†county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2010 Census)
1† Meadville City13,388
2 Titusville City5,601
3 Cambridge Springs Borough2,595
4 Conneaut Lakeshore CDP2,395
5 Pymatuning Central CDP2,269
6 Cochranton Borough1,136
7 Linesville Borough1,040
8 Saegertown Borough997
9 Conneautville Borough774
10 Fredericksburg CDP733
11 Conneaut Lake Borough653
12 Hydetown Borough526
13 Canadohta Lake CDP516
14 Pymatuning South CDP479
15 Springboro Borough477
16 Harmonsburg CDP401
17 Blooming Valley Borough337
18 Townville Borough323
19 Pymatuning North CDP311
T-20 Spartansburg Borough305
T-20 Kerrtown CDP305
21 Venango Borough239
22 Centerville Borough218
23 Hartstown CDP201
24 Woodcock Borough157
25 Guys Mills CDP124
26 Geneva CDP109
27 Lincolnville CDP96
28 Atlantic CDP77
29 Riceville CDP68
30 Adamsville CDP67

Notable people

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Includes Erie, Mercer, Crawford and Venango Counties
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