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Cowden

Illinois · 629 residents · 0.402 sq mi
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Cowden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,381. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,500. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
+3%since 2000
from 612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,565 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+11%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3113984855716581990201020202024Cowden
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,381
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,764
−7%since 2000
from $12,583 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+43%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(600)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(624)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
Diversity Score
2
+28%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.9%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowden, Illinois?

Cowden, Illinois has about 629 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cowden, Illinois?

The typical household in Cowden, Illinois earns about $27,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cowden, Illinois expensive?

In Cowden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $50,500, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Cowden, Illinois?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cowden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cowden, Illinois?

About 26.3% of people in Cowden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cowden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cowden, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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