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Cowan

California · 497 residents · 0.141 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
497
Unchangedsince 2023
from 497 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,525 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,525 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
22.4
+4%since 2023
from 21.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
230329429529628201020202024Cowan
2024497
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,987
−4%since 2023
from $28,095 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−1%since 2023
from 0.358 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,300
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
58.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
−43.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.3%(260)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(51)
Diversity Score72%(358)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(192)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(295)
Diversity Score
59
−18%since 2023
from 72 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−6%since 2023
from 25.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Female
58.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Foreign born
14.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+30.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowan, California?

Cowan, California has about 497 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Cowan, California expensive?

In Cowan, California, the median home is worth about $364,300.

How educated are people in Cowan, California?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cowan, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cowan, California?

About 5.5% of people in Cowan, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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