Crowley, Louisiana

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The city of Crowley is the parish seat of Acadia Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. The population was 14,225 at the 2000 census. The town is noted for its annual International Rice Festival and also recording studios. One such studio was J. D. "Jay" Miller's studio known for Swamp blues. Crowley has the nickname of "Rice Capital of America", due to the fact that at one time, it was a major center for rice harvesting and milling.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Notable people from Crowley
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Crowley is located at 30°12′49″N, 92°22′25″W (30.213618, -92.373695)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 14,225 people, 5,294 households, and 3,668 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,118.6/km² (2,895.1/mi²). There were 5,904 housing units at an average density of 464.3/km² (1,201.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 67.83% White, 30.98% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 5,294 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,495, and the median income for a family was $28,180. Males had a median income of $27,684 versus $19,706 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,734. About 24.3% of families and 28.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.1% of those under age 18 and 22.6% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Notable people from Crowley

John Breaux-Former US Senator and before that a Representative.
Jack Brooks (politician)-Associated more with Texas.
G. Wray Gill-Lawyer.
Winsor Harmon-Soap opera actor born on the day of the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Chris John-Former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives.
Edward "Kidd" Jordan, jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator
Isabella De La Houssaye-Current Mayor of the City and notable Louisiana politician.
Seth R. Trahan--the first soldier from Crowley (as well as Acadia Parish) to die in the current Iraq war.
Edwin Edwards--Former Governor of Louisiana, U.S. Representative, and State Senator