Crowley, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crowley, Louisiana
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Downtown Crowley
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| Nickname(s):
Rice Capital of America
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| Motto(s):
Where Life Is Rice And Easy
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Location of Crowley in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Acadia |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Founded by | C.C. Duson and W.W. Duson |
| Named for | Patrick Crowley, railroad owner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.85 sq mi (15.16 km2) |
| • Land | 5.85 sq mi (15.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,710 |
| • Density | 2,001.37/sq mi (772.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70526
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| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-18650 |
| Website | crowley-la.com |
Crowley is a city in Louisiana, a state in the United States. It is the main city of Acadia Parish. In 2020, about 11,710 people lived there. Crowley is also the most important city in the Crowley micropolitan area, which includes all of Acadia Parish.
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History of Crowley
Crowley was started in 1886 by two people named C.C. Duson and W.W. Duson. It officially became a city in 1887. W.W. Duson helped plan and build the city.
The city got its name from Pat Crowley, who owned a railroad. He helped bring the railroad to W.W. Duson's land. Some of the Duson family members still live in Crowley today.
Where is Crowley?
Crowley is located in Louisiana. The city covers an area of about 5.85 square miles (15.16 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
You can find Crowley along Louisiana Highway 13. Other nearby cities include Kaplan (about 19 miles southeast) and Eunice (about 20 miles north). If you travel east on U.S. Highway 90 or I-10, you'll reach Rayne in about 9 miles. Going west on the same highways, you'll find Jennings about 17 miles away.
Crowley's Weather
Crowley has a warm climate. Here's a quick look at the weather:
| Climate data for Crowley 2 NE, Louisiana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1906–2019) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
83 (28) |
95 (35) |
94 (34) |
97 (36) |
106 (41) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
106 (41) |
96 (36) |
88 (31) |
84 (29) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 60.6 (15.9) |
64.4 (18.0) |
71.2 (21.8) |
77.5 (25.3) |
84.3 (29.1) |
89.2 (31.8) |
90.7 (32.6) |
91.5 (33.1) |
88.1 (31.2) |
80.7 (27.1) |
70.4 (21.3) |
62.9 (17.2) |
77.6 (25.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 51.1 (10.6) |
54.8 (12.7) |
61.6 (16.4) |
68.1 (20.1) |
75.6 (24.2) |
80.9 (27.2) |
82.4 (28.0) |
82.5 (28.1) |
78.7 (25.9) |
69.9 (21.1) |
59.9 (15.5) |
53.3 (11.8) |
68.2 (20.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 41.6 (5.3) |
45.2 (7.3) |
52.0 (11.1) |
58.8 (14.9) |
67.0 (19.4) |
72.5 (22.5) |
74.1 (23.4) |
73.5 (23.1) |
69.2 (20.7) |
59.1 (15.1) |
49.3 (9.6) |
43.7 (6.5) |
58.8 (14.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 6 (−14) |
14 (−10) |
22 (−6) |
34 (1) |
44 (7) |
54 (12) |
62 (17) |
57 (14) |
41 (5) |
29 (−2) |
22 (−6) |
9 (−13) |
6 (−14) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.40 (163) |
4.26 (108) |
3.84 (98) |
5.34 (136) |
5.58 (142) |
6.68 (170) |
5.77 (147) |
6.21 (158) |
4.95 (126) |
4.69 (119) |
5.04 (128) |
4.77 (121) |
63.53 (1,614) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.4 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 11.2 | 12.8 | 11.3 | 8.8 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 9.7 | 110.0 |
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People in Crowley
The number of people living in Crowley has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 420 | — | |
| 1900 | 4,214 | 903.3% | |
| 1910 | 5,099 | 21.0% | |
| 1920 | 6,108 | 19.8% | |
| 1930 | 7,656 | 25.3% | |
| 1940 | 9,523 | 24.4% | |
| 1950 | 12,784 | 34.2% | |
| 1960 | 15,617 | 22.2% | |
| 1970 | 16,104 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 16,036 | −0.4% | |
| 1990 | 13,983 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 14,225 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 13,265 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 11,710 | −11.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,703 | −4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 11,710 people living in Crowley. The city has a mix of different backgrounds.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 7,059 | 60.28% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,834 | 32.74% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.44% |
| Other/Mixed | 348 | 2.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 393 | 3.36% |
The average age of people in Crowley in 2020 was 37.7 years old.
Fun Facts and Culture
Crowley is famous for its yearly International Rice Festival. It's called the "Rice Capital of the World" because it used to be a very important place for growing and processing rice. Even today, many rice mills are still in Crowley, and rice is a main crop for local farmers.
Schools in Crowley
Crowley has good schools.
- The Crowley High School "Fighting Gents" won the State Division 3A football championship in 1989.
- Notre Dame High School is a Catholic high school in the area. Its football team has won six state championships! They've also won many state championships in other sports like baseball, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
Famous People from Crowley
Many notable people have connections to Crowley:
- John Breaux – A former member of the United States Senate and House of Representatives.
- Jack Brooks – Born in Crowley, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas for many years.
- Tommy Casanova – A great LSU football player and a former professional football player for the Cincinnati Bengals. He also served as a Louisiana State Senator.
- Bill Cleveland – A real estate developer and politician who served in the Louisiana state legislature.
- Denis Reggie – Known as a leading wedding photographer who created a quiet, documentary style of wedding photography.
- Edwin Edwards – A former governor of Louisiana.
- Jim Gueno – A former linebacker for the Green Bay Packers.
- Winsor Harmon – A soap opera actor.
- Eric Hetzel – A former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
- Chris John – A former member of the United States House of Representatives.
- Edward "Kidd" Jordan – A jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator.
- Victoria Reggie Kennedy – Born in Crowley, she is the second wife of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
- Rose Wilder Lane – A famous author.
- J. D. "Jay" Miller – A composer, musician, and recording engineer.
- Phil Phillips – An American singer and songwriter.
- Orlando Thomas – A former defensive back for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Clifford Joseph "Pee Wee" Trahan – A singer and songwriter.
- Godfrey Zaunbrecher – An American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Crowley (Luisiana) para niños
