Pennsylvania

Crawford

83,938
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Crawford

Crawford, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 2,346. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 83,938.

Its recorded population peaked at 90,366 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 7 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Orléans (Lake Erie), and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202083,938
201088,765
200090,366
199086,169
198088,869
197081,342
196077,956
195078,948
194071,644
193062,980
192060,667
191061,565
190063,643
189065,324
188068,607
187063,832
186048,755
185037,849
184031,724
183016,030
18209,397
18106,178
18002,346
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, Pennsylvania.

Battle of Orléans (Lake Erie)
1779

Historic places in Crawford

National Register of Historic Places listings in Crawford, Pennsylvania.

Titusville Historic District
Titusville
Brown, John, Tannery Site
New Richmond
Titusville City Hall
Titusville
Baldwin-Reynolds House
Meadville
Ruter Hall
Meadville
Mosier, Dr. J. R., Office
Meadville
Saeger, Edward, House
Saegertown
Bently Hall
Meadville
Riverside Hotel
Cambridge Springs
Independent Congregational Church
Meadville
Meadville Downtown Historic District
Meadville
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Frequently asked about Crawford

When does Crawford first appear in the US census?
Crawford, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 2,346.
What is the population of Crawford?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Crawford had a recorded population of 83,938.
When did Crawford's population peak?
Crawford's recorded population peaked at 90,366 in 2000.
Were any battles fought in Crawford?
1 documented military engagement took place in Crawford, including Battle of Orléans (Lake Erie).
How many historic places are in Crawford?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Crawford, Pennsylvania.
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