Crawford, Georgia facts for kids
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Crawford, Georgia
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Location in Oglethorpe County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oglethorpe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 821 |
| • Density | 704.72/sq mi (272.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30630
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-20288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355367 |
Crawford is a city in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 821 people. It's a small community located in the eastern part of Georgia.
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History of Crawford
Crawford was first known as "Lexington Depot." This name came about because a railroad line was built to this spot. The railroad helped the area grow.
In 1876, the government of Georgia officially made it a town. They named it "Crawford." The city was named after William H. Crawford (1772–1834). He was an important person in the U.S. government a long time ago. He served as the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Treasury.
Geography of Crawford
Crawford is located at a specific point on the map: 33.883289 degrees North and 83.155413 degrees West.
U.S. Route 78 is a main road that goes through the city.
- If you go southeast on U.S. Route 78, you will reach Lexington. Lexington is about 3 miles (5 km) away and is the main town of Oglethorpe County.
- If you go northwest on U.S. Route 78, you will reach Athens. Athens is about 14 miles (23 km) away.
The city of Crawford covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.04 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
People of Crawford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 312 | — | |
| 1900 | 308 | — | |
| 1910 | 871 | 182.8% | |
| 1920 | 803 | −7.8% | |
| 1930 | 538 | −33.0% | |
| 1940 | 812 | 50.9% | |
| 1950 | 555 | −31.7% | |
| 1960 | 541 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 624 | 15.3% | |
| 1980 | 498 | −20.2% | |
| 1990 | 694 | 39.4% | |
| 2000 | 807 | 16.3% | |
| 2010 | 832 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 821 | −1.3% | |
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The population of Crawford has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there in different years in the table above.
According to a count done in 2000, there were 807 people living in Crawford. These people lived in 326 different homes. About 203 of these homes were families.
The people living in Crawford came from different backgrounds:
- About 68.77% were White.
- About 29.49% were African American.
- A small number were Native American or Asian.
- About 1.24% were from two or more races.
- About 1.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 28.8% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there. The average number of people in a home was about 2.29.
The age of the people in Crawford was spread out:
- About 23.0% were under 18 years old.
- About 23.9% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the city was 40 years old.
City Services
Transportation in Crawford
Crawford has a main road called U.S. Route 78. It runs from east to west through the city.
Other important streets include:
- North Avenue: This is a main road for going north.
- Maxeys Road: This is a main road for going south.
- Smokey Road and Park Avenue: These are important streets where many homes are located.
- Church Street and Elm Street: These streets are in the center of town. They form a town plaza where many local events happen.
The only traffic light in all of Oglethorpe County is in Crawford. It is at the crossing of U.S. Route 78 and North Avenue.
The closest airport is Athens Ben-Epps Airport. In the past, people could travel by train from Crawford until 1984. Today, Greyhound Lines offers bus service through Crawford, but you would catch the bus in nearby Athens.
Utilities in Crawford
The city of Crawford provides important services to its residents:
- Electricity: Power is supplied directly by Georgia Power.
- Water and Sewage: The city provides water and sewage services.
- Water Treatment: Crawford has two water treatment plants. One is near the western edge of the city, and the other is on the eastern edge. The city also provides water to some parts of Oglethorpe County and to the county's schools.
See also
In Spanish: Crawford (Georgia) para niños
