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Cowen (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Cowen, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)758.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.04% (-5)
Growth Since 2020-28.16% (-187)
Rank in State217th
Rank in Country19436th

The population of Cowen, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 477. This is a decrease of -1.04% (-5 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Cowen by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Cowen by Age

Cowen Population Pyramid 2022
Cowen Median Age
41
Total
37.9
Male
42.4
Female
Cowen Sex Ratio
43.07%
286
Male
56.93%
378
Female
Cowen Age Dependency Ratio
21.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
20.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Cowen Adults
567
Adults
(100 of whom are seniors) in Cowen.

Population of Cowen by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Cowen

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 39.82%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 40.91%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 38.96%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Cowen

While the overall poverty rate of Cowen is 39.82%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (38.96%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (40.91%).

Poverty Rate of Cowen by Employment Status and Sex

33.03%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
94.12%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Cowen by Education

46.15%
Less Than 9th Grade
27.16%
High School
34.58%
Some College
27.14%
Bachelors or Greater