Wisconsin

Crawford

16,113
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Crawford

Crawford, Wisconsin, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 492. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,113.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,328 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 12 percent.

On the ground today, 12 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Prairie du Chien — First, Battle of Prairie du Chien, Fort Crawford Engagements 1814, and 28 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202016,113
201016,644
200017,243
199015,940
198016,556
197015,252
196016,351
195017,652
194018,328
193016,781
192016,772
191016,288
190017,286
189015,987
188015,644
187013,075
18608,068
18502,498
18401,502
1830692
1820492
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, Wisconsin.

Battle of Prairie du Chien — First
1814
Battle of Prairie du Chien
1814
Fort Crawford Engagements 1814
1814
Winnebago War — Prairie du Chien Confrontation
1827
Sauk-Menominee Conflict at Prairie du Chien 1830
1830
Black Hawk's Surrender
1832
Skirmish at Prairie du Chien / Fort Crawford Operations
1832
Battle of Bad Axe
1832
Battle of Bad Axe (additional context)
1832
Bad Axe — Warrior (Gunboat) First Pass
1832
Battle of Bad Axe (Black Hawk War)
1832
Battle of Bad Axe (Black Hawk War – Final)
1832

Historic places in Crawford

National Register of Historic Places listings in Crawford, Wisconsin.

Dousman Hotel
Prairie du Chien
Vertefeuille, Francois, House
Prairie du Chien
Folsom, W.H.C., House
Prairie du Chien
Tainter Cave
Clayton
Prairie Du Chien Post Office
Prairie du Chien
Astor Fur Warehouse
Prairie du Chien
Villa Louis
Prairie du Chien
Prairie du Chien City Hall
Prairie du Chien
St. Germain dit Gauthier House
Prairie du Chien
Fort Crawford Military Hospital
Prairie du Chien
Old Rock School
Prairie du Chien
Brisbois, Michael, House
Prairie du Chien
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Frequently asked about Crawford

When does Crawford first appear in the US census?
Crawford, Wisconsin first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 492.
What is the population of Crawford?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Crawford had a recorded population of 16,113.
When did Crawford's population peak?
Crawford's recorded population peaked at 18,328 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Crawford?
12 documented military engagements took place in Crawford, including Battle of Prairie du Chien — First, Battle of Prairie du Chien, Fort Crawford Engagements 1814.
How many historic places are in Crawford?
28 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Crawford, Wisconsin.
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