Crowley, Texas
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Crowley is a Texas city located in Tarrant County, with a very small part (.01 mi²) in Johnson County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,467.
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Geography
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Location of Crowley, Texas
Crowley is located at 32°34'37" North, 97°21'35" West (32.577027, -97.359797)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.2 km² (6.7 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Crowley sits at the crossroads of Farm Roads 1187 and 731; two miles west of Interstate 35W; and 15 miles south of downtown Fort Worth.
History
Around 1848, pioneers began farming the area around Deer Creek. The settlement moved a mile or so west to the site of present day downtown Crowley when the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad built pens and laid tracks there. The first station depot was built in 1885. The community was named for S.H. Crowley, who was the master of transportation for the railroad.
An election to approve the incorporation of Crowley was held on February 3, 1951. The town council voted to change the designation of Crowley from town to city on September 3, 1972.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 7,467 people, 2,650 households, and 2,098 families residing in the city. The population density is 433.5/km² (1,122.7/mi²). There are 2,748 housing units at an average density of 159.6/km² (413.2/mi²).
| All Figures as of the Census of 2000 | ||
| Population | 7,467 | ( density 433.5/km² (1,122.7/mi²)) |
| Households | 2,650 | (2.81 people per household) |
| Families | 2,098 | (3.16 people per family) |
| Housing Units | 2748 | (average density: 159.6/km²(413.2/mi²)) |
Racial Makeup
The racial makeup of the city is 93.08% White, 1.39% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.29% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. 7.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
| White (Caucasian): | 93.08% | (~ 6,950 people) |
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.81% | (~ 586 people) |
| Other races: | 2.29% | (~ 171 people) |
| Two or more races | 1.98% | (~ 148 people) |
| African American | 1.39% | (~ 104 people) |
| Native American | 0.76% | (~ 57 people) |
| Asian | 0.48% | (~36 people) |
| Pacific Islander | 0.01% | (~1 person) |
Households
There are 2,650 households out of which 43.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% are married couples living together, 15.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% are non-families. 17.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.81 and the average family size is 3.16.
| Married Couples living together | 59.7% | (~ 1,583 households) |
| Households with children under the age of 18 | 43.8% | (~ 1,161 households) |
| Non-families | 20.8% | (~ 551 households) |
| Households made up of individuals | 17.5% | (~ 464 households) |
| Female householder with no husband present | 15.1% | (~ 400 households) |
| Someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older | 6.8% | (~ 180 households) |
Age
In the city the population is spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years.
| Under 18 | 30.9% | ( ~ 2,307 people) |
| 18 to 24 | 8.5% | ( ~ 635 people) |
| 25 to 44 | 30.5% | ( ~ 2,277 people) |
| 45 to 64 | 21.6% | ( ~ 1,613 people) |
| 65 or older | 8.5% | (~ 650 people) |
| Median Age | 34 years |
Sex
For every 100 females there are 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.8 males.
| Male to Female Ratio | 100 females : 90.2 males |
| Male to Female Ratio (18 and over) | 100 females : 84.8 males |
Income
The median income for a household in the city is $46,765, and the median income for a family is $47,642. Males have a median income of $36,029 versus $26,035 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,282.
| Medium Income (Household) | $46,765 |
| Medium Income (Family) | $47,642 |
| Males | $36,029 |
| Females | $26,035 |
| Per capita (for each person) | $18,282 |
Poverty
6.5% of the population and 5.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
| Population Below Poverty Line | 6.5% | (~ 485 people) |
| Families Below Poverty Line | 5.5% | (~ 115 families) |
| % Poverty < 18 years old | 7.7% | ( ~ 37 people) |
| % Poverty > 65 years old | 4.3% | ( ~ 21 people) |
Education
Crowley Independents School District extends north into Fort Worth. Several schools are in the Fort Worth city limits, including North Crowley High School, Crowley Middle School, and several elementary schools. Crowley High School, H.F. Stevens Middle School, and the rest of the elementary schools are in Crowley city limits.
Crowley High School
Crowley High School's colors are purple and white. The mascot is the eagle.
North Crowley High School
North Crowley High School was opened in 1999. The school colors are blue and silver (and black, unofficially). The mascot is the panther. The North Crowley varsity football team was the Division I - 4A state champions in 2003. NCHS is in the Fort Worth city limits.
Crowley Middle School
Crowley Middle School's mascot is the panther. CMS is in the Fort Worth city limits. Students attending Crowley Middle School go to North Crowley High School.
Sources
- United States Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/)
- Crowley Area Chamber of Commerce
External links
- The City of Crowley (http://www.ci.crowley.tx.us/)
- Crowley ISD (http://www.crowley.k12.tx.us)