Cranes, Texas is a small rural community with a population of 4,767 located in Crane County. It has a population density of 14 people per square mile, much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Cranes consist of local stores such as Emory's Foodmart and Patterson Automotive as well as fast-food restaurants such as McDonalds and Sonic. Year-round outdoor activities include visiting nearby state parks like Balmorhea State Park where visitors can swim in the world’s largest spring-fed pool or visit the birding loop trail and fossil bone quarry. Other organizations that are available are Crane County Public Library, which offers free membership to locals and visitors alike, and the Boys & Girls Club which provides after-school activities for children. Local sporting events include golf tournaments at the Crane Country Club, basketball games at Reuben Hall Gymnasium, and football games at Botas Stadium.
The population in Crane (zip 79731) is 4,767. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Crane (zip 79731) is 36, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Crane (zip 79731) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Crane (zip 79731)
- 65.1% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 34.9% are married with children
- 21.1% have children, but are single
Race in Crane (zip 79731)
- 31.9% are White
- 4.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 63.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander