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Crawford, Mississippi
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Location of Crawford, Mississippi
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 Crawford, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
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| • Total | 415 |
| • Density | 296.43/sq mi (114.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39743
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-16420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0668933 |
Crawford is a small town in Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States. In 2020, about 415 people lived there.
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History of Crawford
How Crawford Got Its Name
In the 1840s, a Baptist minister named Peter Crawford lived in this area. When the town was first planned in 1852, it was called Crawfordsville. This name was used for a while.
Later, in 1870, the name was made shorter to Crawfordville. Finally, in 1879, it was changed to just Crawford.
Railroad Comes to Town
A railroad called the Mobile and Ohio Railroad came through Crawfordsville in 1857. This helped the town connect with other places.
Geography of Crawford
Where is Crawford Located?
Crawford is located in the state of Mississippi. You can find it at coordinates 33.306205 degrees North and 88.621933 degrees West.
Size of the Town
The town of Crawford covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Crawford
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Crawford has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 304 | — | |
| 1890 | 225 | −26.0% | |
| 1900 | 389 | 72.9% | |
| 1910 | 396 | 1.8% | |
| 1920 | 323 | −18.4% | |
| 1930 | 349 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 380 | 8.9% | |
| 1950 | 374 | −1.6% | |
| 1960 | 317 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 391 | 23.3% | |
| 1980 | 495 | 26.6% | |
| 1990 | 668 | 34.9% | |
| 2000 | 655 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 641 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 415 | −35.3% | |
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Who Lives in Crawford?
According to the 2010 United States Census, there were 641 people living in Crawford. Most residents were African American. There were also White, Native American, and people of two or more races. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, the population was 415 people. The majority of residents were still African American. There were also White residents and people of mixed races.
Education in Crawford
Local Schools
The schools in Crawford are part of the Lowndes County School District.
Famous People from Crawford
Many notable people have connections to Crawford, Mississippi:
- Thomas Watt Gregory: He was a very important lawyer who served as the US Attorney General from 1914 to 1919.
- Sam Hairston: A talented baseball player who played in both the Negro league baseball and MLB.
- Jerry Rice: A legendary football player who is in the NFL Hall of Fame. He was a wide receiver.
- Don "Cadillac Don" Sharp: A rap and hip-hop artist.
- Clarence Weatherspoon: A professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
- Big Joe Williams: A famous blues singer and guitarist. He was born in Crawford in 1903 and is in the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Crawford (Misisipi) para niños
