Crowell, Texas

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Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Crowell has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all of it land.[3]

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, Crowell has a semiarid climate, BSk on climate maps.[4]

Demographics

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2020 census

Crowell racial composition[2]
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Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 575 74.77%
Black or African American (NH) 12 1.56%
Asian (NH) 2 0.26%
Pacific Islander (NH) 1 0.13%
Some Other Race (NH) 2 0.26%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 17 2.21%
Hispanic or Latino 160 20.81%
Total 769

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 769 people, 298 households, and 169 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census[6] of 2000, 1,141 people, 465 households, and 292 families were residing in the city. The population density was 604.6 people/sq mi (233.1/km2). The 568 housing units averaged 301.0/sq mi (116.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.26% White, 3.07% African American, 0.70% Native American, 11.13% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 17.62% of the population.

Of the 465 households, 29.7% had children under 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were not families. About 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36, and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the age distribution was 26.8% under 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,214, and for a family was $30,667. Males had a median income of $21,141 versus $16,184 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,965. About 11.4% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 19.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Historic cooperative elevator in Crowell

Economy

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Arts and culture

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Education

The city is served by the Crowell Independent School District. Schools include Crowell High School.

Notable people

Notes

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References

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External links

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