Gowen is a CDP located in Latimer County Oklahoma. Gowen has a 2024 population of 183. Gowen is currently growing at a rate of 7.65% annually but its population has decreased by -53.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 393 in 2020.
The average household income in Gowen is $34,738 with a poverty rate of 36.84%. The median age in Gowen is 59.6 years: 65.1 years for males, and 59.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gowen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 78.95% |
| Native American | 13 | 13.68% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 7.37% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 52 | 1.83 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 45 | 1.96 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 7 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1.96
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 13.68% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 13.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 59 | 62.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 10 | 10.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 62 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 0%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Gowen residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 22 | 29.33% |
| Native | 13 | 13 | 100% |
36.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.6%
Male Poverty Rate
34.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gowen is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gowen is White, with 29.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 59.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $37,413 |
| Households | - | $34,738 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
87.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
78.9%
Male Marriage Rate
100.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 42.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
68.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
0%
Labor Force Participation
0%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.37%
Born in Gowen
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gowen residents were born in the United States, with 67.37% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 183 | 13 | 7.65% |
| 2023 | 170 | 13 | 8.28% |
| 2022 | 157 | -144 | -47.84% |
| 2021 | 301 | -92 | -23.41% |
| 2020 | 393 | 22 | 5.93% |
| 2019 | 371 | 5 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 366 | 26 | 7.65% |
| 2017 | 340 | 77 | 29.28% |
| 2016 | 263 | -32 | -10.85% |
| 2015 | 295 | 0 | 0% |