Texas

Crosby

5,133
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Crosby

Crosby, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 82. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,133.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,023 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 53 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Blanco Canyon Fight, Battle of Blanco Canyon — Mackenzie vs Quahadi Comanche, Staked Plains Expedition — Mackenzie 1872.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,133
20106,059
20007,072
19907,304
19808,859
19709,085
196010,347
19509,582
194010,046
193011,023
19206,084
19101,765
1900788
1890346
188082
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Crosby

Military engagements that took place in Crosby, Texas.

Blanco Canyon Fight
1871
Battle of Blanco Canyon — Mackenzie vs Quahadi Comanche
1871
Staked Plains Expedition — Mackenzie 1872
1872
Staked Plains Operations 1874
1874
Staked Plains Operations
1875

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Frequently asked about Crosby

When does Crosby first appear in the US census?
Crosby, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 82.
What is the population of Crosby?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Crosby had a recorded population of 5,133.
When did Crosby's population peak?
Crosby's recorded population peaked at 11,023 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Crosby?
5 documented military engagements took place in Crosby, including Blanco Canyon Fight, Battle of Blanco Canyon — Mackenzie vs Quahadi Comanche, Staked Plains Expedition — Mackenzie 1872.
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