Indiana

Crawford

10,526
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Crawford

Crawford, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 2,583. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,526.

Its recorded population peaked at 13,941 in 1890, and has since declined by roughly 24 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Leavenworth, Indiana, and 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,526
201010,713
200010,743
19909,914
19809,820
19708,033
19608,379
19509,289
194010,171
193010,160
192011,201
191012,057
190013,476
189013,941
188012,356
18709,851
18608,226
18506,524
18405,282
18303,238
18202,583
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Crawford

Military engagements that took place in Crawford, Indiana.

Skirmish at Leavenworth, Indiana
1863

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Frequently asked about Crawford

When does Crawford first appear in the US census?
Crawford, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 2,583.
What is the population of Crawford?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Crawford had a recorded population of 10,526.
When did Crawford's population peak?
Crawford's recorded population peaked at 13,941 in 1890.
Were any battles fought in Crawford?
1 documented military engagement took place in Crawford, including Skirmish at Leavenworth, Indiana.
How many historic places are in Crawford?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Crawford, Indiana.
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