Crawford, Russell County, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crawford, Alabama
|
|
|---|---|
Crawford, AL in 2011.
|
|
 Crawford, Russell County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Crawford, Russell County, Alabama
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Russell |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 116821 |
Crawford is a small place in Russell County, Alabama, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a town or village that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or town council. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Crawford is easy to find on a map. It's located where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 80 and Alabama State Route 169. It's about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) west of a town called Ladonia.
For a while, Crawford was a very important place. From 1839 to 1868, it was the second "county seat" of Russell County. A county seat is the main town where the county government offices are located. Later, the county seat moved to Seale. In 2021, Crawford had a population of 3,276 people. The area of Crawford is about 84.3 square miles, with about 38.9 people living in each square mile.
Contents
History of Crawford
Crawford has a long history, especially when it was the county seat. Being the county seat meant it was the center for important decisions and activities in Russell County.
Early Days as County Seat
When Crawford became the county seat in 1839, it was a busy place. People would come to Crawford for legal matters, to pay taxes, and for other government services. This helped the community grow and become more important in the region.
Moving the County Seat
In 1868, the county seat was moved from Crawford to Seale. This change often happens when a new location becomes more central or easier for people to reach. Even after the county seat moved, Crawford remained a community where people lived and worked.
Community Life
Crawford is a quiet community today. People live there and often travel to nearby towns for work or shopping. The community has a mix of families and individuals of different ages.
Local Landmarks
One important building in Crawford is the Tuckabatcha Masonic Lodge No. 863. This building has been around for a long time and is part of the community's history. It was even photographed in 1935 as part of a special survey of historic buildings.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Crawford has changed quite a bit over the years.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 187 | — | |
| 1880 | 124 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Crawford was officially listed as an "incorporated town" on the U.S. Census in 1860. At that time, it had 187 residents. It was still listed in the 1880 Census, but after that, it was no longer counted as an incorporated town. This means it went back to being an unincorporated community.
Age in Crawford
The average age of people in Crawford is about 43.1 years old. This is a bit older than the average age for Russell County and for the state of Alabama. In Crawford, there are slightly more females (about 53%) than males (about 47%).
Working and Earning
Most people in Crawford have jobs. The average income per person in Crawford is about $31,510 per year. For households, the average income is about $69,091 per year. About 8% of the people in Crawford live below the poverty line. This means they have a lower income compared to what is needed to cover basic living costs.
Gallery
-
The Tuckabatcha Masonic Lodge No. 863 in Crawford. This photo was taken in 1935 as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey.
