Crowley is a city located mainly in
Tarrant County in the
U.S. state
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of
Texas
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. The population was 18,070 at the
2020 census,
up 40.8% from the 2010 census.
History
Around 1848, pioneers began farming the area around Deer Creek. The settlement moved a mile or so west to the site of present-day downtown Crowley when the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway built pens and laid tracks there. The first station depot was built in 1885. The community was named for S. H. Crowley, who was the master of transportation for the railroad.
An election to approve the incorporation of Crowley was held on February 3, 1951. The town council voted to change the designation of Crowley from a town to a city on September 3, 1972.
Geography
Crowley is in southern Tarrant County, with a portion extending south into
Johnson County. According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of , of which , or 0.18%, are water.
The city is bordered to the north and east by
Fort Worth
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and to the south by
Burleson. The center of Crowley is at the crossroads of Farm to Market Roads
1187 and 731.
Neighborhoods
Astoria Crossing* Bent Creek Farms
* Bridges
* Carson Ranch
* Colina Vista
* Country Hill
* Crescent Springs Ranch
* Crestview
* Crystal Creek
* Deer Creek
* Emily Estates
* Horse Creek Farm
* Lasater Ranch
* Laurenwood
* Longhorn Crossing
* Mayfair
* Mayfair South
* Rancho Vista
* Rocky Creek Ranch
* Sendero Oaks
Demographics
According to the
2020 United States census, there were 18,070 people, 4,959 households, and 3,844 families residing in the city.
In 2010,
there were 12,838 people, 4,408 households, and 3,424 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 4,714 housing units at an average density of .
Education
The
Crowley Independent School District extends north into Fort Worth and includes 22 public schools. Most of the district's schools are located within the Fort Worth city limits, including
North Crowley High School and 9th Grade Campus, Crowley Middle School, and 12 elementary schools.
Crowley High School and 9th Grade Campus, Richard Allie Middle School, Summer Creek Middle School, H.F. Stevens Middle School, and three elementary schools are within the Crowley city limits.
Nazarene Christian Academy in Crowley serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
References
Notes
External links
City of Crowley official websiteCrowley Area Chamber of Commerce
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Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
Cities in Texas
Cities in Tarrant County, Texas
Cities in Johnson County, Texas
Populated places established in 1951
1951 establishments in Texas