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Crawfordville, Florida
Census-Designated Place
Wakulla County Courthouse
Wakulla County Courthouse
Location in Wakulla County and the state of Florida
Location in Wakulla County and the state of Florida
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Wakulla
Area
 • Census-Designated Place 4.57 sq mi (11.83 km2)
 • Land 4.57 sq mi (11.83 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
 • Urban
9.72 sq mi (25.17 km2)
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Census-Designated Place 4,853
 • Density 1,062.16/sq mi (410.14/km2)
 • Urban
10,124
 • Urban density 1,041.67/sq mi (402.22/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
32327
Area code(s) 850
FIPS code 12-15300
GNIS feature ID 2583338

Crawfordville is a community in Florida, United States. It is the main town and administrative center, also known as the county seat, for Wakulla County.

In 2020, about 4,853 people lived in Crawfordville. This was more than the 3,702 people who lived there in 2010. Crawfordville is also part of the larger Tallahassee area.

Who Lives in Crawfordville?

Population Facts from 2020

In 2020, there were 4,853 people living in Crawfordville. These people lived in almost 2,000 homes. About 569 of these homes had children under 18 years old.

A small number of people, about 4.6%, were under 5 years old. Around 21.6% of the population was under 18. About 12.9% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Crawfordville was 41.8 years. Slightly more than half of the people, 50.2%, were female.

Most people in Crawfordville, about 82%, are White. About 15.7% are African American. Other groups include Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. Some people are from two or more racial backgrounds. About 4.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

The average yearly income for a household was $92,813. Most adults (94.8%) who are 25 or older have finished high school. About 20.3% of these adults have also earned a college degree. About 13.5% of the people in Crawfordville have served in the military.

Getting Around Crawfordville

Airports Near Crawfordville

If you need to fly, there are two airports nearby:

  • Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) – This airport is about 18 miles north of Crawfordville.
  • Wakulla County Airport (2J0) – This smaller airport is about 14.8 miles south of town.

Main Roads in Crawfordville

Two important highways pass through Crawfordville:

  • US 319.svg U.S. Route 319 – This road goes north and south through the town. It is also known as Crawfordville Highway.
  • Florida 61.svg State Road 61 – This road comes into town from the south, also as Crawfordville Highway. It then turns northeast and follows Shadeville Road.

Famous People from Crawfordville

Some well-known people were born or lived in Crawfordville:

  • Cecil H. Bolton – He received the Medal of Honor, a very important award for bravery.
  • Nigel Bradham – A professional football player who played as a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Feleipe Franks – Another professional football player, who plays as a quarterback and tight end for the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Alvin Hall – A financial expert and TV personality.

See also

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