Cowen is a town located in Webster County West Virginia. Cowen has a 2024 population of 463. Cowen is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -4.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 487 in 2020.
The average household income in Cowen is $40,312 with a poverty rate of 25.6%. The median age in Cowen is 40.4 years: 37.1 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cowen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 582 | 98.81% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.19% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 203 | 2.9 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Married | 78 | 2.63 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 78 | 1.76 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Female | 39 | 5.28 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 8 | 5.13 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
61.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 21.6% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 4.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.34% |
| High School Graduate | 195 | 43.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 7.35% |
| Some College | 100 | 22.27% |
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 | 442 | 312 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,594 | $26,750 | $22,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $20,391 | $0 | $21,406 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $16,250 |
$20,391
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$21,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Cowen 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 | 575 | 142 | 24.7% |
| Multiple | 7 | 7 | 100% |
25.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.25%
Male Poverty Rate
25.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cowen is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cowen is White, with 24.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.17% |
| High School | 16.41% |
| Some College | 12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 81.4% |
| Female Employed | 15.63% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,250 | $44,698 |
| Households | $35,272 | $40,312 |
| Married Families | $46,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,375 | $30,244 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 4.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.8%
Labor Force Participation
20.9%
Employment Rate
31.9%
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
84.21%
Born in Cowen
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.66% of Cowen residents were born in the United States, with 84.21% having been born in West Virginia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 433 | -6 | -1.37% |
| 2028 | 439 | -6 | -1.35% |
| 2027 | 445 | -6 | -1.33% |
| 2026 | 451 | -6 | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 457 | -6 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 463 | -6 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 469 | -6 | -1.26% |
| 2022 | 475 | -7 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 482 | -5 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 487 | 17 | 3.62% |
| 2019 | 470 | -7 | -1.47% |
| 2018 | 477 | -3 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 480 | -13 | -2.64% |
| 2016 | 493 | -5 | -1% |
| 2015 | 498 | -6 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 504 | -7 | -1.37% |
| 2013 | 511 | -9 | -1.73% |
| 2012 | 520 | -9 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 529 | -4 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 533 | 0 | 0% |