Crowleyis a city located mainly inTarrant Countyin theU.S. stateofTexas.The population was 18,070 at the2020 census,[4]up 40.8% from the 2010 census.
Crowley, Texas | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: "Governed by the People"[1] | |
 Location of Crowley inTarrant County, Texas | |
| Coordinates:32°34′37″N97°21′35″W/ 32.57694°N 97.35972°W | |
| country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| counties | Tarrant,Johnson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| •City Council | MayorBilly Davis |
| •City Manager | Robert Loftin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.32 sq mi (18.96 km2) |
| • Land | 7.31 sq mi (18.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 18,070 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 19,333 |
| • Density | 2,252.02/sq mi (869.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6(CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5(CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76036 |
| Area code | 817 |
| GNISfeature ID | 1333742[3] |
| Website | www |
| FIPS code48-17960;"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedNovember 12,2022. | |
History
editAround 1848, pioneers began farming the area around Deer Creek.[5]The settlement moved a mile or so west to the site of present-day downtown Crowley when theGulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railwaybuilt 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.[6]
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 a town to a city on September 3, 1972.
Geography
editCrowley is in southern Tarrant County, with a 5.8-acre (2 ha) portion extending south intoJohnson County.[7]According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 7.3 square miles (18.8 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.18%, are water.[4]
The city is bordered to the north and east byFort Worthand to the south byBurleson.The center of Crowley is at the crossroads of Farm to Market Roads1187and 731.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 583 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,662 | 356.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,852 | 119.8% | |
| 1990 | 6,974 | 19.2% | |
| 2000 | 7,467 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 12,838 | 71.9% | |
| 2020 | 18,070 | 40.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 19,333 | [8] | 7.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White(NH) | 8,544 | 47.28% |
| Black or African American(NH) | 3,627 | 20.07% |
| Native AmericanorAlaska Native(NH) | 59 | 0.33% |
| Asian(NH) | 342 | 1.89% |
| Pacific Islander(NH) | 15 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 90 | 0.5% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial(NH) | 816 | 4.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,577 | 25.33% |
| Total | 18,070 |
According to the2020 United States census,there were 18,070 people, 4,959 households, and 3,844 families residing in the city.[10]In 2010,[13]there were 12,838 people, 4,408 households, and 3,424 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,769.5 inhabitants per square mile (683.2/km2). There were 4,714 housing units at an average density of 649.8 units per square mile (250.9 units/km2).
Education
editTheCrowley Independent School Districtextends north into Fort Worth and includes 22 public schools. Most of the district's schools are located within the Fort Worth city limits, includingNorth Crowley High Schooland 9th Grade Campus, Crowley Middle School, and 12 elementary schools.Crowley High Schooland 9th Grade Campus, Richard Allie Middle School, Summer Creek Middle School, H.F. Stevens Middle School, and three elementary schools are within the Crowley city limits.
Nazarene Christian Academy in Crowley serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[14]
Popular culture
edit- The computer gameDark Seed IItakes place in Crowley. It is the hometown of the protagonist Mike Dawson, who suffered a nervous breakdown from the events of theprevious game.
References
edit- ^"City of Crowley, Texas".City of Crowley, Texas.RetrievedDecember 11,2023.
- ^"2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 7,2020.
- ^"US Board on Geographic Names".United States Geological Survey.October 25, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^ab"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Crowley city, Texas".American Factfinder.U.S. Census Bureau. Archived fromthe originalon February 13, 2020.RetrievedDecember 19,2018.
- ^"Crowley, Texas".Texas State Historical Association.RetrievedAugust 16,2012.
- ^"Profile for Crowley, Texas, TX".ePodunk. Archived fromthe originalon February 9, 2013.RetrievedAugust 16,2012.
- ^"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Crowley city (part), Burleson-Joshua CCD, Johnson County, Texas".American Factfinder.U.S. Census Bureau. Archived fromthe originalon February 14, 2020.RetrievedDecember 19,2018.
- ^"Population and Housing Unit Estimates".United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2021.RetrievedNovember 12,2022.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^ab"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedMay 22,2022.
- ^"Hispanic or Latino Origin".census.gov.RetrievedDecember 12,2023.
- ^"About the Hispanic Population and its Origin".census.gov.RetrievedMay 18,2022.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"Nazarene Christian Academy".nazarenechristianacademy.org.RetrievedDecember 13,2023.