Cowiche is a CDP located in Yakima County Washington. Cowiche has a 2024 population of 448. Cowiche is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually but its population has decreased by -32.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 662 in 2020.
The average household income in Cowiche is $31,215 with a poverty rate of 23.82%. The median age in Cowiche is 43.6 years: 28.8 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cowiche was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 55.51% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 26.52% |
| Other race | 80 | 17.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 275 | 1.62 | 10.5 | 89.5 |
| Non Family | 186 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 53 | 3.49 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Male | 36 | 2.06 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.62
Average Household Size
10.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 4.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 4.56% |
| High School Graduate | 39 | 11.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 40.12% |
| Some College | 128 | 38.91% |
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 | 209 | 173 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,651 | $0 | $46,120 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$45,651
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$46,120
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.45% of Cowiche residents speak only English, while 39.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 106 | 42.91% |
23.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.27%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cowiche is White, with 42.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cowiche is White, with 42.91% 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 58.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 62.94% |
| High School | 41.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 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 | $38,385 | $45,813 |
| Households | $38,698 | $31,215 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
6.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
5.3%
Male Marriage Rate
6.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 14.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
51.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
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
58.88%
Born in Cowiche
73.03%
Native Born
26.97%
Foreign Born
21.57%
Non Citizen
5.39%
Naturalized
73.03% of Cowiche residents were born in the United States, with 58.88% having been born in Washington. 21.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 448 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 446 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 445 | 29 | 6.97% |
| 2021 | 416 | -246 | -37.16% |
| 2020 | 662 | -159 | -19.37% |
| 2019 | 821 | -46 | -5.31% |
| 2018 | 867 | -93 | -9.69% |
| 2017 | 960 | -127 | -11.68% |
| 2016 | 1,087 | 80 | 7.94% |
| 2015 | 1,007 | 295 | 41.43% |
| 2014 | 712 | 184 | 34.85% |
| 2013 | 528 | 317 | 150.24% |
| 2012 | 211 | -55 | -20.68% |
| 2011 | 266 | -162 | -37.85% |
| 2010 | 428 | 0 | 0% |