Crawford, Maine facts for kids
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Crawford, Maine
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 Crawford, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.78 sq mi (97.85 km2) |
| • Land | 34.52 sq mi (89.41 km2) |
| • Water | 3.26 sq mi (8.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 93 |
| • Density | 3/sq mi (1.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04694
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-14940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582424 |
Crawford is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 93 people lived there. The town was named after William H. Crawford, who used to be the Secretary of the Treasury.
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History of Crawford
Crawford became an official town on February 11, 1828. It was first called Adams, probably named after the President at that time, John Q. Adams. However, just 17 days later, on February 28, 1828, its name was changed to Crawford. This new name honored William H. Crawford, who was a former Secretary of Treasury from Georgia.
Geography of Crawford
Crawford covers a total area of about 37.78 square miles (97.85 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.52 square miles (89.41 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.26 square miles (8.44 square kilometers), is water. The town is surrounded by other small areas and towns like Alexander and Wesley.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 182 | — | |
| 1840 | 300 | 64.8% | |
| 1850 | 324 | 8.0% | |
| 1860 | 273 | −15.7% | |
| 1870 | 209 | −23.4% | |
| 1880 | 206 | −1.4% | |
| 1890 | 140 | −32.0% | |
| 1900 | 112 | −20.0% | |
| 1910 | 114 | 1.8% | |
| 1920 | 119 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 120 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 136 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 83 | −39.0% | |
| 1960 | 83 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 74 | −10.8% | |
| 1980 | 86 | 16.2% | |
| 1990 | 89 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 108 | 21.3% | |
| 2010 | 105 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 93 | −11.4% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 105 people living in Crawford. There were 48 homes in the town. Most people living in Crawford were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Crawford was about 50.5 years old. About 17% of the residents were under 18, and about 23% were 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Crawford (Maine) para niños
