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Cowgill

Missouri · 188 residents · 0.239 sq mi
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Cowgill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,583. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,900. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−24%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1281611932252581990201020202024Cowgill
2024176
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,583
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,036
+15%since 2000
from $11,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+60%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(241)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(179)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(6)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(19)
Diversity Score
10
+904%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 39.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
10.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowgill, Missouri?

Cowgill, Missouri has about 188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cowgill, Missouri?

The typical household in Cowgill, Missouri earns about $24,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cowgill, Missouri expensive?

In Cowgill, Missouri, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Cowgill, Missouri?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cowgill, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cowgill, Missouri?

About 28.6% of people in Cowgill, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cowgill, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cowgill, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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