Cowley is a town located in Big Horn County Wyoming. Cowley has a 2024 population of 872. Cowley is currently growing at a rate of 3.2% annually and its population has increased by 14.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 764 in 2020.
The average household income in Cowley is $85,212 with a poverty rate of 16.14%. The median age in Cowley is 31 years: 32.6 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cowley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 557 | 83.38% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 5.69% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 5.39% |
| Asian | 23 | 3.44% |
| Native American | 10 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 3.48 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Married | 158 | 3.76 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 27 | 0 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Female | 7 | 6.71 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.79
Average Family Size
3.48
Average Household Size
89.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 4.3% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 18.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 11.9% |
| High School Graduate | 58 | 14.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 174 | 44.05% |
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 | 330 | 313 | 79 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $93,571 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $53,571 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $97,969 | $99,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $71,429 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,813 | $65,441 | $15,662 |
| Some College | $52,639 | $54,279 | $0 |
$52,813
Average Earnings
$65,441
Average Male
$15,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.14% of Cowley residents speak only English, while 7.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 550 | 106 | 19.27% |
| Native | 5 | 1 | 20% |
16.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.87%
Male Poverty Rate
25.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cowley is Native, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cowley is White, with 19.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.4% |
| Some College | 6.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 24.27% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,911 | $92,329 |
| Households | $73,214 | $85,212 |
| Married Families | $75,441 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,208 | $41,111 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
77.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
83.5%
Male Marriage Rate
72.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 4.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
58.83%
Born in Cowley
95.51%
Native Born
4.49%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
95.51% of Cowley residents were born in the United States, with 58.83% having been born in Wyoming. 3.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,007 | 27 | 2.76% |
| 2028 | 980 | 27 | 2.83% |
| 2027 | 953 | 27 | 2.92% |
| 2026 | 926 | 27 | 3% |
| 2025 | 899 | 27 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 872 | 27 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 845 | 26 | 3.17% |
| 2022 | 819 | 32 | 4.07% |
| 2021 | 787 | 23 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 764 | 11 | 1.46% |
| 2019 | 753 | -7 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 760 | 9 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 751 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 748 | 11 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 737 | 18 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 719 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 716 | 20 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 696 | 15 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 681 | 20 | 3.03% |
| 2010 | 661 | 0 | 0% |