Crowell, Texas
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Crowell is a city located in Foard County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,141. It is the county seat of Foard CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
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Location of Crowell, Texas
Crowell is located at 33°59'9" North, 99°43'28" West (33.985838, -99.724430)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,141 people, 465 households, and 292 families residing in the city. The population density is 233.1/km² (604.6/mi²). There are 568 housing units at an average density of 116.0/km² (301.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.26% White, 3.07% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 11.13% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. 17.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 465 households out of which 29.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% are married couples living together, 10.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% are non-families. 34.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $22,214, and the median income for a family is $31,667. Males have a median income of $21,141 versus $16,184 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,965. 16.4% of the population and 11.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.1% of those under the age of 18 and 19.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
City of Crowell, Texas Official Website (http://www.crowelltex.com/) Template:Mapit-US-cityscale
Crowell Independent School District Official Website (http://www.esc9.net/crowell/)