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Crowley

Louisiana · 13,265 residents · 5.851 sq mi
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Crowley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,738. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,600. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,265
−7%since 2000
from 14,225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,267 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+5%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Crowley
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,738
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,495 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,548
+20%since 2000
from $13,734 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing8.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+32%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(9,554)
Black30.8%(4,378)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(157)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(7,943)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(8,460)
Black32.4%(4,299)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(254)
Asian0.3%(45)
Other2.7%(354)
Diversity Score62.3%(8,262)
Diversity Score
62
+12%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crowley, Louisiana?

Crowley, Louisiana has about 13,265 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crowley, Louisiana?

The typical household in Crowley, Louisiana earns about $27,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crowley, Louisiana expensive?

In Crowley, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $86,600, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Crowley, Louisiana?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Crowley, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crowley, Louisiana?

About 30.0% of people in Crowley, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crowley, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Crowley, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 745 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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