Crawford County, Iowa
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Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,525.<ref name=cen2020>Template:Cite web</ref> Its county seat is Denison.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The county was named for William Harris Crawford,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> U.S. senator from Georgia and United States Secretary of the Treasury.
History
[edit]In January 1851, the Iowa Legislature authorized the creation of 50 additional counties in the state. Due to its lack of inhabitants, the designated Crawford County area was attached to Shelby County for purposes of revenue, taxation, and judicial matters.
In 1855 there were sufficient settlers, who petitioned for separation from Shelby. This was granted, and a county governing structure was established.<ref name=CCH/> The county as then designated did not include its present western townships.
In 1865, four eastern townships of Monona County were separated from that county and incorporated into Crawford County's boundary.<ref name=CCH/>
After several adjustments and reorganizations, the present arrangement of Crawford County townships was completed in June 1872.<ref name=CCH>Crawford County, Iowa – Establishment of Townships</ref>
Geography
[edit]According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.1%) is water.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Major highways
[edit]- File:US 30.svg U.S. Highway 30 – runs ENE across bottom of county. Enters at Dunlap, exits to Carroll County at Westside.
- File:US 59.svg U.S. Highway 59 – runs generally north–south through center of county, passing Schleswig and Denison. Its exit into Shelby County is five miles east of its entry from Ida County.
- File:Elongated circle 37.svg Iowa Highway 37 – cuts the SW corner of county, running SE from Monona County to Harrison County.
- File:Elongated circle 39.svg Iowa Highway 39 – runs north and ENE from Denison to Kiron, then into Ida and Sac Counties.
- File:Elongated circle 141.svg Iowa Highway 141 – enters SE part of county at Aspinwall, runs west to intersection with US Highway 59, two miles above the county's south line.<ref>Crawford County IA Google Maps (accessed August 27, 2018)</ref>
Adjacent counties
[edit]- Ida County − north
- Sac County − northeast
- Carroll County − east
- Audubon County − southeast
- Shelby County − south
- Harrison County − southwest
- Monona County − west
- Woodbury County − northwest
Demographics
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2020 census
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The 2020 census recorded a population of 16,525 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density. 89.34% of the population reported being of one race. There were 6,855 housing units of which 6,255 were occupied.<ref name=cen2020/>
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 10,625 | 64.3% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 383 | 2.32% |
| Native American (NH) | 31 | 0.2% |
| Asian (NH) | 303 | 1.83% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 267 | 1.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,912 | 29.72% |
2010 census
[edit]The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,096 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density. There were 6,943 housing units, of which 6,413 were occupied.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore</ref>
2000 census
[edit]As of the census<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 16,942 people, 6,441 households, and 4,489 families residing in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 6,958 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the county was 93.10% White, 0.76% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.59% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 8.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,441 households, out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.50% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,922, and the median income for a family was $40,231. Males had a median income of $28,696 versus $19,798 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,851. About 6.90% of families and 11.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 5.60% of those age 65 or over. Template:Clear left
Communities
[edit]Cities
[edit]- Arion
- Aspinwall
- Buck Grove
- Charter Oak
- Deloit
- Denison
- Dow City
- Kiron
- Manilla
- Ricketts
- Schleswig
- Vail
- Westside
Former cities
[edit]- Astor<ref>Template:Usurped</ref>
- Berne
- Boyer
- Kenwood<ref>Kenwood</ref>
Townships
[edit]- Boyer
- Charter Oak
- Denison
- East Boyer
- Goodrich
- Hanover
- Hayes
- Iowa
- Jackson
- Milford
- Morgan
- Nishnabotny
- Otter Creek
- Paradise
- Soldier
- Stockholm
- Union
- Washington
- West Side
- Willow
Population ranking
[edit]The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Crawford County.<ref name=cen2020/>
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Denison | City | 8,373 |
| 2 | Schleswig | City | 830 |
| 3 | Manilla | City | 775 |
| 4 | Charter Oak | City | 535 |
| 5 | Dow City | City | 485 |
| 6 | Vail | City | 396 |
| 7 | Westside | City | 285 |
| 8 | Kiron | City | 267 |
| 9 | Deloit | City | 250 |
| 10 | Ricketts | City | 109 |
| 11 | Arion | City | 97 |
| 12 | Buck Grove | City | 34 |
| 13 | Aspinwall | City | 33 |
| 14 | Dunlap (mostly in Harrison County) | City | 0 (1,038 total) |
Politics
[edit]Like most of western Iowa, Crawford County leans toward the Republican Party. However, although it gave two-thirds of its vote to Donald Trump in both 2016 and 2020, it supported Democrat Barack Obama in 2008.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot
Education
[edit]School districts include:<ref>Template:Cite web - Text list</ref>
- Ar-We-Va Community School District
- Boyer Valley Community School District
- Charter Oak-Ute Community School District
- Denison Community School District
- East Sac County Community School District
- IKM-Manning Community School District
- Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District
- Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District
- Schleswig Community School District
Former school districts:<ref name=Schooldistmap2010>Template:Cite web - Text list</ref>
- Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District
- IKM Community School District
- Manning Community School District
- Maple Valley Community School District
- Odebolt-Arthur Community School District
- Wall Lake View Auburn Community School District
See also
[edit]References
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External links
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