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Crowley, LA


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Crowley, Louisiana

Crowley, Louisiana, in Acadia county, is 21 miles W of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 138 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is conveniently located inside the Lafayette metropolitan area. There are an estimated 14,225 people in Crowley.

The People and Families of Crowley

In Crowley, about 45% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Crowley. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crowley had a median family income of $28,180.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Crowley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crowley Housing

Approximately 59% of housing in Crowley is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Crowley, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Crowley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCrowley Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
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Comparative Profile of Crowley, LA

Comparing Crowley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults27
People in Middle Class or Better15
People Above Poverty15
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home36
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime36

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