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Cowarts

Alabama · 1,930 residents · 7.654 sq mi
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Cowarts has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,414. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,930
+25%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cowarts
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,414
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,376
+20%since 2000
from $17,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+76%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,311)
Black12.4%(191)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(457)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(1,496)
Black14%(271)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(50)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.1%(117)
Diversity Score47.3%(913)
Diversity Score
47
+60%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+91%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowarts, Alabama?

Cowarts, Alabama has about 1,930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cowarts, Alabama?

The typical household in Cowarts, Alabama earns about $49,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cowarts, Alabama expensive?

In Cowarts, Alabama, the median home is worth about $133,500, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Cowarts, Alabama?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cowarts, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cowarts, Alabama?

About 14.4% of people in Cowarts, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cowarts, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Cowarts, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 564 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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