Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 88,765.[2] Its county seat is Meadville.[3] The county was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford.[4]

Crawford County
U.S. county
The Crawford County Courthouse in Meadville
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°41′N 80°07′W
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
FoundedMarch 12, 1800
Named forWilliam Crawford
SeatMeadville
Largest cityMeadville
Area
 • Total1,038 sq mi (2,690 km2)
 • Land1,012 sq mi (2,620 km2)
 • Water25 sq mi (60 km2)  2.4%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
85,063
 • Density84/sq mi (32/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district16th
Websitewww.crawfordcountypa.net
DesignatedMay 12, 1982[1]

Crawford County comprises the Meadville, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,038 square miles (2,690 km2), of which 1,012 square miles (2,620 km2) is land and 25 square miles (65 km2) (2.4%) is water.[5] It has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb) and average monthly temperatures in Meadville range from 24.9 °F in January to 69.5 °F in July, while in Titusville they range from 24.2 °F in January to 68.8 °F in July.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

State protected area

Pymatuning State Park is on Pymatuning Reservoir.

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18002,346—
18106,178163.3%
18209,39752.1%
183016,03070.6%
184031,72497.9%
185037,84919.3%
186048,75528.8%
187063,83230.9%
188068,6077.5%
189065,324−4.8%
190063,643−2.6%
191061,565−3.3%
192060,667−1.5%
193062,9803.8%
194071,64413.8%
195078,94810.2%
196077,956−1.3%
197081,3424.3%
198088,8699.3%
199086,169−3.0%
200090,3674.9%
201088,765−1.8%
Est. 201885,063[6]−4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2018[2]

As of the 2000 census, there were 90,366 people, 34,678 households, and 23,858 families residing in the county.[11] The population density was 89 people per square mile (34/km²). There were 42,416 housing units at an average density of 42 per square mile (16/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.00% White, 1.59% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 45.1% English or Welsh, 10.9% American, 10.3% were of German, 8.2% Irish, 7.8% Scotch-Irish or Scottish, 3.8% Italian 2.6% Dutch, and 2.3% French ancestry.

There were 34,678 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.

Micropolitan Statistical Area
Map of the Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA), composed of the following parts:
  Erie, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area
  Meadville, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area

The United States Office of Management and Budget[12] has designated Crawford County as the Meadville, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (µSA). As of the 2010 census[13] the micropolitan area ranked 5th most populous in the State of Pennsylvania and the 52nd most populous in the United States with a population of 88,765. Crawford County is also a part of the Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which combines the population of both Crawford County and the Erie County areas. The Combined Statistical Area ranked 7th in the State of Pennsylvania and 102nd most populous in the United States with a population of 369,331.

Government
Presidential election results
Presidential election results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 66.1% 24,987 29.0% 10,971 4.9% 1,855
2012 58.8% 20,901 39.0% 13,883 2.2% 791
2008 54.2% 20,750 43.8% 16,780 2.0% 777
2004 57.3% 21,965 41.8% 16,013 0.9% 344
2000 56.6% 18,858 39.8% 13,250 3.7% 1,220
1996 46.6% 14,659 41.2% 12,943 12.2% 3,844
1992 40.8% 14,112 37.0% 12,813 22.3% 7,703
1988 56.3% 17,249 42.5% 13,021 1.2% 358
1984 60.8% 20,181 38.5% 12,792 0.7% 222
1980 53.6% 16,552 38.1% 11,778 8.4% 2,579
1976 50.0% 15,301 48.1% 14,712 2.0% 597
1972 64.4% 18,393 32.8% 9,371 2.8% 805
1968 53.1% 14,991 40.2% 11,345 6.7% 1,890
1964 36.8% 10,664 62.8% 18,212 0.4% 115
1960 60.7% 18,754 39.0% 12,050 0.3% 102
1956 66.7% 18,887 33.0% 9,346 0.4% 104
1952 65.5% 19,079 33.9% 9,874 0.6% 181
1948 60.7% 14,161 39.3% 9,174
1944 61.8% 15,205 37.5% 9,216 0.7% 170
1940 60.6% 15,891 38.9% 10,197 0.5% 125
1936 51.3% 14,463 45.4% 12,788 3.3% 938
1932 51.7% 10,918 44.4% 9,382 3.8% 811
1928 71.2% 17,072 28.0% 6,718 0.8% 199
1924 63.1% 10,918 17.2% 2,969 19.8% 3,418
1920 62.3% 10,032 25.9% 4,175 11.8% 1,892
1916 44.2% 5,487 46.8% 5,814 9.0% 1,119
1912 20.6% 2,497 32.2% 3,908 47.3% 5,742
1908 52.6% 7,679 38.8% 5,668 8.6% 1,258
1904 59.0% 7,450 28.9% 3,645 12.1% 1,525
1900 50.0% 7,705 45.4% 7,000 4.6% 713
1896 47.3% 7,851 50.5% 8,383 2.3% 377
1892 47.3% 7,152 40.8% 6,166 11.9% 1,804
1888 53.6% 8,040 39.8% 5,964 6.7% 999

County Commissioners
  • Francis Weiderspahn, Jr - vice Chairman (R)
  • Eric Henry - Chairman (R)
  • J. Christopher Soff - Secretary/Treasurer (D)

Other county officials
  • Anthony J. Vardaro, President Judge of the Courts of Common Pleas
  • John F. Spataro, Judge of the Courts of Common Pleas
  • Mark Stevens, Judge of the Courts of Common Pleas
  • Kathleen Roae (R), Auditor
  • Diana Perry (R), Auditor
  • Christopher Seeley (D), Auditor
  • Patricia Wetherbee (R), Clerk of Courts
  • Scott Schell (R), Coroner
  • Francis Schultz (R), District Attorney
  • David Kennedy (R), Jury Commissioner
  • Samantha Staab (D), Jury Commissioner
  • Emmy Arnett (R), Prothonotary
  • Deborah Curry (R), Register of Wills/Recorder of Deeds
  • David L. Powers (R), Sheriff
  • Christine Krzysiak (R), Treasurer

Pennsylvania Senate
DistrictSenatorParty
50Michele BrooksRepublican

Pennsylvania House of Representatives
DistrictRepresentativeParty
6Brad RoaeRepublican
17Parke WentlingRepublican
65Kathy RappRepublican

United States House of Representatives
DistrictRepresentativeParty
16Mike KellyRepublican

United States Senate
SenatorParty
Pat ToomeyRepublican
Bob CaseyDemocrat

Education

Colleges and universities
Map of Crawford County, Pennsylvania School Districts

Community, junior and technical colleges
  • Precision Manufacturing Institute (PMI)[15]

Laurel Technical Institute (LTI)

Public school districts

Communities
Map of Crawford County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs, and townships are located in Crawford County:

Cities

Boroughs

Townships

Census-designated places

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law.

Unincorporated communities

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Crawford County.[13]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Meadville City 13,388
2 Titusville City 5,601
3 Cambridge Springs Borough 2,595
4 Conneaut Lakeshore CDP 2,395
5 Pymatuning Central CDP 2,269
6 Cochranton Borough 1,136
7 Linesville Borough 1,040
8 Saegertown Borough 997
9 Conneautville Borough 774
10 Fredericksburg CDP 733
11 Conneaut Lake Borough 653
12 Hydetown Borough 526
13 Canadohta Lake CDP 516
14 Pymatuning South CDP 479
15 Springboro Borough 477
16 Harmonsburg CDP 401
17 Blooming Valley Borough 337
18 Townville Borough 323
19 Pymatuning North CDP 311
T-20 Spartansburg Borough 305
T-20 Kerrtown CDP 305
21 Venango Borough 239
22 Centerville Borough 218
23 Hartstown CDP 201
24 Woodcock Borough 157
25 Guys Mills CDP 124
26 Geneva CDP 109
27 Lincolnville CDP 96
28 Atlantic CDP 77
29 Riceville CDP 68
30 Adamsville CDP 67

See also

References
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  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 21, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 95.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  9. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. "Office of Management and Budget". whitehouse.gov.
  13. "2010 U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  14. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.
  15. "Precision Manufacturing Institute (PMI)". Retrieved April 7, 2007.

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