Crawford, Colorado facts for kids
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Crawford, Colorado
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Crawford in 2016.
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| Nickname(s):
Crawford Country USA
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Location of the Town of Crawford in the Delta County, Colorado.
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 Crawford, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Delta County |
| Incorporated | December 19, 1910 |
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| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.251 sq mi (0.651 km2) |
| • Land | 0.251 sq mi (0.651 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,592 ft (2,009 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 403 |
| • Density | 1,603/sq mi (619/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81415
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-17925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412382 |
Welcome to Crawford, a small and friendly town in Delta County, Colorado, USA! It's known as a 'Statutory Town,' which means it has its own local government. In 2020, about 403 people called Crawford home. This area is surrounded by beautiful flat-topped mountains called mesas and green valleys, where many people work in farming and ranching.
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Discovering Crawford's History
Crawford started way back in 1882. It was named after a person named George A. Crawford, who was going to be the governor of Kansas and also helped start another city in Colorado called Grand Junction. A post office opened in Crawford just one year later, in 1883, helping people send and receive mail.
Celebrating Pioneer Days
For over 40 years, Crawford has held a special town festival called Pioneer Days. It happens every year during the second weekend in June. The festival kicks off with a fun parade and ends with an amazing fireworks show over the reservoir at Crawford State Park.
The Pioneer Days celebration usually includes a play called a Melodrama, which is put on by local people. This play starts on Thursday evening and has two more shows on Saturday. On Friday evening, there's a special auction to raise money, a baking contest, and a tasty BBQ dinner. Saturday is packed with activities like craft booths, horseshoe throwing, and even funny outhouse races! The big finish is the fireworks display on Saturday night at Crawford State Park.
Crawford's Location and Size
Crawford is located about seventy miles southeast of a bigger city called Grand Junction.
According to the 2020 United States Census, the town covers a total area of about 0.651 square kilometers. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Crawford?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 149 | — | |
| 1930 | 157 | 5.4% | |
| 1940 | 221 | 40.8% | |
| 1950 | 170 | −23.1% | |
| 1960 | 147 | −13.5% | |
| 1970 | 171 | 16.3% | |
| 1980 | 268 | 56.7% | |
| 1990 | 221 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 366 | 65.6% | |
| 2010 | 431 | 17.8% | |
| 2020 | 403 | −6.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 366 people living in Crawford. They lived in 147 different homes, and 104 of these were families. Most of the people living in Crawford were White (96.72%). A small number were from other backgrounds or more than one background. About 2.19% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
About 36.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (51.7%) were married couples living together. The average number of people in each home was about 2.49.
The population in Crawford includes people of all ages. About 30.3% were under 18 years old. About 15.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Crawford was 36 years.
Famous People from Crawford
- Joe Cocker (1944–2014), a very famous singer, lived in Crawford.
See also
In Spanish: Crawford (Colorado) para niños
