{{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | official_name = Crowell, Texas | settlement_type = City | nickname = | motto = <!-- Images --> | image_skyline = Foard County Courthouse, Crowell, Texas.jpg | imagesize = | image_caption = Foard County Courthouse | image_flag = | image_seal = <!-- Maps --> | image_map = TXMap-doton-Crowell.PNG | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location of Crowell, Texas | image_map1 = Foard County Crowell.svg | mapsize1 = 250px | map_caption1 = <!-- Location --> | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Texas | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = Foard
<!-- Government -->| government_footnotes = | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | leader_title1 = | leader_name1 = | established_title = | established_date = <!-- Area --> | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_48.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 4.89 | area_land_km2 = 4.88 | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | area_total_sq_mi = 1.89 | area_land_sq_mi = 1.89 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00
<!-- Population -->| population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 769 | population_density_km2 = auto | population_density_sq_mi = auto
<!-- General information -->| timezone = Central (CST) | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | elevation_ft = 1476 | coordinates = {{coord|33|59|02|N|99|43|27|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 79227 | area_code = 940 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 48-17948<ref name="GR2" /> | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 2410269<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2410269}}</ref> | website = {{URL|https://cityofcrowell.org/}} | footnotes = }} '''Crowell''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|r|oʊ|əl}} {{respell|KROH|əl}}) is a city and the county seat of Foard County, Texas, United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> The population was 769 at the 2020 census,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4817948&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> down from 948 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4817948| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Crowell city, Texas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=August 26, 2016}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
==Geography==
Crowell is located near the center of Foard County and U.S. Route 70 passes through the city as Commerce Street, leading east {{convert|33|mi}} to Vernon and west {{convert|36|mi}} to Paducah. Texas State Highway 6 (Main Street) crosses US 70 in the center of Crowell, leading north {{convert|22|mi}} to Quanah and south {{convert|28|mi}} to Benjamin. Wichita Falls is {{convert|81|mi}} to the east via US 70 and US 287.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Crowell has a total area of {{convert|4.9|km2|order=flip|abbr=on}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
===Climate=== According to the Köppen climate classification, Crowell has a semiarid climate, ''BSk'' on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=241214&cityname=Crowell%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Crowell, Texas]</ref>
==Demographics== {{US Census population | 1910 = 1341 | 1920 = 1175 | 1930 = 1946 | 1940 = 1817 | 1950 = 1912 | 1960 = 1703 | 1970 = 1399 | 1980 = 1509 | 1990 = 1230 | 2000 = 1141 | 2010 = 948 | 2020 = 769 | footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> | align = right | align-fn = center }}
===2020 census===
As of the 2020 census, there were 769 people, 334 households, and 169 families residing in the city. The median age was 50.7 years, with 17.7% of residents under the age of 18 and 30.2% of residents aged 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 84.0 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A17948&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 9, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
Of the 334 households in Crowell, 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 40.7% were married-couple households, 19.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
There were 394 housing units, of which 15.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.9%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A17948&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=February 9, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" |+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census<ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A17948&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 9, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> ! Race !! Number !! Percent |- | White || 642 || 83.5% |- | Black or African American || 12 || 1.6% |- | American Indian and Alaska Native || 0 || 0.0% |- | Asian || 4 || 0.5% |- | Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 1 || 0.1% |- | Some other race || 64 || 8.3% |- | Two or more races || 46 || 6.0% |- | ''Hispanic or Latino (of any race)'' || 160 || 20.8% |}
===2000 census=== As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> 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/km<sup>2</sup>). The 568 housing units averaged 301.0/sq mi (116.0/km<sup>2</sup>). 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.
thumb|right|Historic cooperative elevator in Crowell ==Economy== {{unreferenced section|date=May 2025}} 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== {{unreferenced section|date=May 2025}} A museum located in the former firehouse features artifacts from the history of Crowell. There is also a Farm Hall Museum.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fire Hall Museum |url=https://globalmuseumguide.com/museums/united-states/texas/crowell/fire-hall-museum/ |access-date=2026-02-11 |website=Global Museum Guide |language=en-GB}}</ref>
==Education== The city is served by the Crowell Independent School District. Schools include Crowell High School.
==Notable people== *Dick Todd - football player.
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==External links== {{Commons category|Crowell, Texas}} *{{official website|https://cityofcrowell.org/}}
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