Crawford County, Pennsylvania

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Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Crawford County Pennsylvania Courthouse.jpg
The Crawford County Courthouse in Meadville
Seal of Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Seal
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Crawford County
Location in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location in the U.S.
Founded March 12, 1800
Named for William Crawford
Seat Meadville
Largest city Meadville
Area
 • Total 1,038 sq mi (2,688 km2)
 • Land 1,012 sq mi (2,621 km2)
 • Water 25 sq mi (65 km2), 2.4%
Population (est.)
 • (2014) 87,175
 • Density 87/sq mi (34/km²)
Congressional district 3rd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.crawfordcountypa.net
Footnotes:
Designated May 12, 1982[1]

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 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]

Adjacent Counties

National protected area

State protected area

Pymatuning State Park is on Pymatuning Reservoir.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1800 2,346 —
1810 6,178 163.3%
1820 9,397 52.1%
1830 16,030 70.6%
1840 31,724 97.9%
1850 37,849 19.3%
1860 48,755 28.8%
1870 63,832 30.9%
1880 68,607 7.5%
1890 65,324 −4.8%
1900 63,643 −2.6%
1910 61,565 −3.3%
1920 60,667 −1.5%
1930 62,980 3.8%
1940 71,644 13.8%
1950 78,948 10.2%
1960 77,956 −1.3%
1970 81,342 4.3%
1980 88,869 9.3%
1990 86,169 −3.0%
2000 90,367 4.9%
2010 88,765 −1.8%
Est. 2014 87,175 [6] −1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[2]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 90,366 people, 34,678 households, and 23,858 families residing in the county. 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. 26.7% were of German, 11.7% American, 11.3% Irish, 10.8% English, 7.6% Italian and 5.4% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.

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

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See also: List of Micropolitan Statistical Areas and List of Combined Statistical Areas

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 U.S. 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

County Commissioners

  • Francis Weiderspahn, Jr - Chairman (R)
  • John "Jack" P. Lynch - Vice Chairman (R)
  • C. Sherman Allen - Secretary/Treasurer (D)

Other county officials

  • Anthony J. Vardaro, President Judge of the Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas
  • John F. Spataro, Judge of the Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas
  • Mark Stevens, Judge of the Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas
  • Kathryn Mutlu (R), Auditor
  • Diana Perry (R),Auditor
  • Christopher Seeley (D), Auditor
  • Patricia Wetherbee (R), Court Clerk
  • 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
  • Walter "Nick" Hoke (R), Sheriff
  • Christine Krzysiak (R), Treasurer

State Senate

District Senator Party
50 Robert Robbins Republican

State House of Representatives

District Representative Party
5 Greg Lucas Republican
6 Brad Roae Republican
17 Michele Brooks Republican

United States House of Representatives

District Representative Party
3 Mike Kelly Republican

United States Senate

Senator Party
Pat Toomey Republican
Bob Casey Democrat

Education

Colleges and universities

File:Map of Crawford County Pennsylvania School Districts.png
Map of Crawford County, Pennsylvania School Districts

Community, junior and technical colleges

  • Precision Manufacturing Institute (PMI)[14]

Laurel Technical Institute (LTI)

Public school districts

Communities

File:Map of Crawford County Pennsylvania With Municipal and Township Labels.png
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

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Townships

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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.

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Unincorporated communities

See also

References

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External links

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