FACTS AND FIGURES
Population
- 2000 Census: 14,270
- 1990 Census: 14,648
Land Area
- The City land area is 10 square miles.
Income
- Per Capita Income: $13,734
- Median Household Income: $24,495
- Median Family Income: $28,180
Economy
Agriculture, aquaculture, manufacturing, oil and gas, textile, service, retail trade, wholesale trade, and entertainment are some of the major industries in the city. Agriculture is the major source of income for Crowley. The average Gross Farm Value for crops, animal production, and aquaculture is an estimated $23 million.
Landscape
The City of Crowley is situated on flat-prairie land with an elevation of 10 feet above sea level.
Amenities
- Strong, pro-business community
- political stability
- economic development initiatives
- close proximity to Interstate 10, Louisiana State Highway 90, Louisiana State Highway 35
- LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station
- Historic Rice Theatre
- American Legion Hospital
- Acadia Parish Tourist Commission
- Historic Miller Baseball Stadium
- Historic District on National Register of Historic Places
- Tree City USA
Achievements
The City of Crowley is proud of its many achievements throughout the years.
- ISO 9001 registered
- Rice Capital of America
- Designated Historic District
- Tree City, USA
- Main Street City
- Community Achievement Award Recipient
- Home of Historic Miller Stadium
- Ready City
- Silver Microphone Award for "Crowley Pride ... Catch It!"
- 2006 LMA Community Achievement Award for the conversion of the historic Ford building downtown into the new City Hall.
- Designated Certified Retirement Community - 2007
- Designated Preserve America Community - 2007
- City receives three (3) National Telly Awards for Excellence in Television Production for:
- "Crowley Pride ... Catch It!" campaign
- A History of Rice on Crowley video
- A history of the J.D. Miller Studio video