Crowell, Texas


Crowell is a city and the county seat of Foard County, Texas, United States. The population was 769 at the 2020 census, down from 948 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Crowell is located near the center of Foard County and U.S. Route 70 passes through the city as Commerce Street, leading east to Vernon and west to Paducah. Texas State Highway 6 crosses US 70 in the center of Crowell, leading north to Quanah and south to Benjamin. Wichita Falls is to the east via US 70 and US 287.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Crowell has a total area of, all of it land.

Climate

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

Demographics

2020 census

RaceNumberPercentage
White 57574.77%
Black or African American 121.56%
Asian 20.26%
Pacific Islander 10.13%
Some Other Race 20.26%
Mixed/Multi-Racial 172.21%
Hispanic or Latino16020.81%
Total769

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 of 2000, 1,141 people, 465 households, and 292 families were residing in the city. The population density was 604.6 people/sq mi. The 568 housing units averaged 301.0/sq mi. 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.
Image:Graincoop.JPG|thumb|right|Historic cooperative elevator in Crowell

Economy

The economy is almost solely agrarian. Beef cattle, wheat, and cotton are the primary sources of income and employment. Hunting leases are quickly becoming a notable contributor to the local economy. The single manufacturing industry is a cap factory. Formerly owned by the DeLong company, the factory is now owned by a group of local investors.

Arts and culture

A museum located in the former firehouse features artifacts from the history of Crowell. There is also a Farm Implement Museum.

Education

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

Notable people

  • Dick Todd - football player.