Crowley, Texas facts for kids
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Crowley, Texas
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| Motto(s):
"Governed by the People"
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Location of Crowley in Tarrant County, Texas
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| country | United States | |
| State | Texas | |
| counties | Tarrant, Johnson | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council–manager | |
| 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 | 761 ft (232 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,070 | |
| • Density | 2,252.02/sq mi (869.47/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
76036
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| Area code(s) | 817, 682 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410270 | |
| FIPS code 48-17960; | ||
Crowley is a city in Texas, mostly located in Tarrant County. A small part of the city also reaches into Johnson County. In 2020, the city had a population of 18,070 people. This was a big jump of over 40% from the population in 2010.
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The Story of Crowley: How It Began
Around 1848, early settlers started farming near a place called Deer Creek. The community later moved about a mile west. This new spot became downtown Crowley. It happened when the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway built train tracks and pens there.
The first train station was built in 1885. The community was named after S. H. Crowley. He was in charge of transportation for the railway.
Becoming a City
On February 3, 1951, the people of Crowley voted to officially become a town. Later, on September 3, 1972, the town council voted again. This time, they decided to change Crowley from a town to a city.
Where is Crowley?
Crowley is located in the southern part of Tarrant County. A small section, about 5.8 acres, extends south into Johnson County. The city covers about 18.8 square kilometers (7.3 square miles) in total. Only a tiny part of this area is water.
Crowley shares its northern and eastern borders with Fort Worth. To the south, it borders Burleson. The very center of Crowley is where two main roads meet: Farm to Market Road 1187 and Farm to Market Road 731.
Who Lives in Crowley?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 19,932 | 55.3% | |
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In 2020, the city of Crowley had 18,070 people living there. There were 4,959 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 3,844 were families.
Population Mix in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Crowley in 2020.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 8,544 | 47.28% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3,627 | 20.07% |
| Native American or Alaska 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 |
In 2010, there were 12,838 people in Crowley. This shows how much the city has grown.
Schools in Crowley
The Crowley Independent School District serves students in Crowley. This school district also reaches north into Fort Worth. It includes 22 public schools in total.
Schools in the City Limits
Many schools are located within the city limits of Crowley. These include:
- Crowley High School and its 9th Grade Campus
- Richard Allie Middle School
- Summer Creek Middle School
- H.F. Stevens Middle School
- Three elementary schools
Schools in Fort Worth
Other schools in the district are located in Fort Worth. These include:
- North Crowley High School and its 9th Grade Campus
- Crowley Middle School
- Twelve elementary schools
Private School Option
Crowley also has a private school called Nazarene Christian Academy. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Crowley (Texas) para niños
