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The Town of Cowen had a population of 485 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Cowen ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Cowen is located at latitude 38.4096 and longitude -80.5579 in Webster County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Cowen encompass a land area of 0.63 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Webster County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Cowen has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Cowen is located within Southern District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Webster County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 485 (100%) |
| Population Density | 771 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 26 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $27,708 |
| Per Capita Income | $15,351 |
| Median Home Value | $52,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 233 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 108 (46.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 83 (35.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 42 (18.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 191 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Family Households | 105 (55.0%) |
The table below compares Cowen to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 235 | 47th |
| Population Density | # 204 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 410 | 7th |
| Per Capita Income | # 410 | 7th |
| Diversity Index | # 76 | 83rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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