Crawford County, Ohio | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofOhio | |
| Coordinates:40°51′N82°55′W / 40.85°N 82.92°W /40.85; -82.92 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | April 1, 1826 |
| Named after | ColonelWilliam Crawford |
| Seat | Bucyrus |
| Largest city | Bucyrus |
| Area | |
• Total | 403 sq mi (1,040 km2) |
| • Land | 402 sq mi (1,040 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 42,025 |
| • Density | 100/sq mi (39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
Crawford County is acounty located in the north central portion of theU.S. state ofOhio. As of the2020 census, the population was 42,025.[1] Itscounty seat and largest city isBucyrus.[2] The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1836.[3] It wasnamed for ColonelWilliam Crawford, a soldier during the American Revolution.[4] Crawford County comprises the Bucyrus, OHMicropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in theMansfield-Ashland-Bucyrus, OHCombined Statistical Area.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 403 square miles (1,040 km2), of which 402 square miles (1,040 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (0.2%) is water.[5] It is the fourth-smallest county in Ohio by total area.
The county is drained by theSandusky andOlentangy Rivers.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 4,791 | — | |
| 1840 | 13,152 | 174.5% | |
| 1850 | 18,177 | 38.2% | |
| 1860 | 23,881 | 31.4% | |
| 1870 | 25,556 | 7.0% | |
| 1880 | 30,583 | 19.7% | |
| 1890 | 31,927 | 4.4% | |
| 1900 | 33,915 | 6.2% | |
| 1910 | 34,036 | 0.4% | |
| 1920 | 36,054 | 5.9% | |
| 1930 | 35,345 | −2.0% | |
| 1940 | 35,571 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 38,738 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 46,775 | 20.7% | |
| 1970 | 50,364 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 50,075 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 47,870 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 46,966 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 43,784 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 42,025 | −4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2020[1] | |||
As of the2020 census, the county had a population of 42,025 and a median age of 44.5 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.9 males.[10]
The racial makeup of the county was 94.4%White, 0.8%Black or African American, 0.1%American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%Asian, <0.1%Native Hawaiian andPacific Islander, 0.4% from some other race, and 4.0% fromtwo or more races.Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 1.5% of the population.[11]
65.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 34.1% lived in rural areas.[12]
There were 18,069 households in the county, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 44.6% were married-couple households, 19.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 27.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
There were 19,865 housing units, of which 9.0% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 68.4% were owner-occupied and 31.6% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.8%.[10]
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[13] | Pop 1990[14] | Pop 2000[15] | Pop 2010[16] | Pop 2020[17] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 49,256 | 47,188 | 45,787 | 42,227 | 39,388 | 98.36% | 98.58% | 97.49% | 96.44% | 93.73% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 298 | 252 | 275 | 375 | 305 | 0.60% | 0.53% | 0.59% | 0.86% | 0.73% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 41 | 66 | 87 | 48 | 40 | 0.08% | 0.14% | 0.19% | 0.11% | 0.10% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 89 | 111 | 145 | 156 | 131 | 0.18% | 0.23% | 0.31% | 0.36% | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[18] | x[19] | 9 | 7 | 12 | x | x | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 41 | 7 | 32 | 28 | 70 | 0.08% | 0.01% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.17% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[20] | x[21] | 270 | 410 | 1,441 | x | x | 0.57% | 0.94% | 3.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 350 | 246 | 361 | 533 | 638 | 0.70% | 0.51% | 0.77% | 1.22% | 1.52% |
| Total | 50,075 | 47,870 | 46,966 | 43,784 | 42,025 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2010 United States census, there were 43,784 people, 18,099 households, and 12,108 families living in the county.[22] The population density was 109.0 inhabitants per square mile (42.1/km2). There were 20,167 housing units at an average density of 50.2 units per square mile (19.4 units/km2).[23] The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% white, 0.9% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population.[22] In terms of ancestry, 43.3% wereGerman, 14.3% wereIrish, 13.7% wereAmerican, and 11.0% wereEnglish.[24]
Of the 18,099 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.1% were non-families, and 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age was 41.9 years.[22]
The median income for a household in the county was $41,228 and the median income for a family was $49,647. Males had a median income of $40,304 versus $28,118 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,590. About 10.8% of families and 13.0% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.[25]
As of thecensus[26] of 2000, there were 46,966 people, 18,957 households, and 13,175 families living in the county. The population density was 117 inhabitants per square mile (45/km2). There were 20,178 housing units at an average density of 50 units per square mile (19/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.99%White, 0.59%Black orAfrican American, 0.20%Native American, 0.31%Asian, 0.02%Pacific Islander, 0.24% fromother races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 40.4% were ofGerman, 21.4%American, 8.1%English and 7.8%Irish ancestry according toCensus 2000.
There were 18,957 households, out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% weremarried couples living together, and 30.50% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.90% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,227, and the median income for a family was $43,169. Males had a median income of $33,319 versus $21,346 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $17,466. About 7.80% of families and 10.40% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over.
According to the United States Census Bureau, women make up about 51.3% of the population, as of 2014[update].
Prior to 1924, Crawford County was a strongly Democratic county. Since then, it has become strongly Republican, only backing Democratic candidates three times since then.
Wind power plants are prohibited in Crawford County. In 2022, the county voted overwhelmingly to uphold the ban.[27][28]
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 15,402 | 75.74% | 4,683 | 23.03% | 251 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 15,436 | 74.52% | 4,916 | 23.73% | 361 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 13,611 | 70.42% | 4,625 | 23.93% | 1,093 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 11,852 | 59.72% | 7,507 | 37.82% | 488 | 2.46% |
| 2008 | 12,316 | 58.03% | 8,289 | 39.05% | 620 | 2.92% |
| 2004 | 13,885 | 63.69% | 7,773 | 35.65% | 143 | 0.66% |
| 2000 | 11,666 | 60.84% | 6,721 | 35.05% | 789 | 4.11% |
| 1996 | 8,730 | 44.88% | 7,449 | 38.30% | 3,272 | 16.82% |
| 1992 | 8,618 | 41.36% | 6,351 | 30.48% | 5,866 | 28.15% |
| 1988 | 12,472 | 66.70% | 6,018 | 32.18% | 210 | 1.12% |
| 1984 | 14,682 | 74.08% | 4,932 | 24.88% | 206 | 1.04% |
| 1980 | 12,424 | 62.89% | 6,058 | 30.67% | 1,273 | 6.44% |
| 1976 | 10,801 | 57.24% | 7,553 | 40.03% | 516 | 2.73% |
| 1972 | 14,632 | 69.50% | 5,518 | 26.21% | 903 | 4.29% |
| 1968 | 11,898 | 56.64% | 6,737 | 32.07% | 2,373 | 11.30% |
| 1964 | 8,970 | 42.84% | 11,968 | 57.16% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 14,558 | 67.59% | 6,981 | 32.41% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 13,763 | 70.46% | 5,769 | 29.54% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 13,370 | 66.12% | 6,852 | 33.88% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 8,862 | 53.70% | 7,600 | 46.05% | 41 | 0.25% |
| 1944 | 10,464 | 59.65% | 7,079 | 40.35% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 10,336 | 53.55% | 8,966 | 46.45% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 6,638 | 36.04% | 10,955 | 59.48% | 826 | 4.48% |
| 1932 | 6,538 | 37.32% | 10,593 | 60.47% | 386 | 2.20% |
| 1928 | 11,235 | 66.90% | 5,472 | 32.59% | 86 | 0.51% |
| 1924 | 5,896 | 40.83% | 4,384 | 30.36% | 4,160 | 28.81% |
| 1920 | 7,082 | 44.74% | 8,467 | 53.49% | 280 | 1.77% |
| 1916 | 2,673 | 29.80% | 6,014 | 67.05% | 283 | 3.15% |
| 1912 | 1,432 | 17.80% | 4,733 | 58.84% | 1,879 | 23.36% |
| 1908 | 3,061 | 32.84% | 6,006 | 64.44% | 253 | 2.71% |
| 1904 | 3,314 | 39.90% | 4,493 | 54.09% | 499 | 6.01% |
| 1900 | 3,150 | 33.98% | 5,968 | 64.39% | 151 | 1.63% |
| 1896 | 3,150 | 34.37% | 5,915 | 64.53% | 101 | 1.10% |
| 1892 | 2,479 | 32.25% | 4,858 | 63.21% | 349 | 4.54% |
| 1888 | 2,681 | 33.58% | 5,085 | 63.68% | 219 | 2.74% |
| 1884 | 2,731 | 35.40% | 4,851 | 62.88% | 133 | 1.72% |
| 1880 | 2,622 | 36.10% | 4,567 | 62.87% | 75 | 1.03% |
| 1876 | 2,312 | 34.54% | 4,365 | 65.22% | 16 | 0.24% |
| 1872 | 2,081 | 36.36% | 3,595 | 62.81% | 48 | 0.84% |
| 1868 | 2,019 | 35.89% | 3,607 | 64.11% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1864 | 1,955 | 38.34% | 3,144 | 61.66% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1860 | 2,064 | 41.69% | 2,752 | 55.58% | 135 | 2.73% |
| 1856 | 1,685 | 43.53% | 2,154 | 55.64% | 32 | 0.83% |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 13,938 | 69.24% | 5,400 | 26.82% | 793 | 3.94% |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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