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Cowles

Nebraska · 21 residents (2025 est.) · 0.556 sq mi
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Population has fallen 83% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8
−83%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−83%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
+48%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0132639531990201020202024Cowles
20248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$91,100
+871%since 2000
from $9,382 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+144%since 2010
from 0.204 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction42.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Owner-occupied
50.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−78.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
Female
37.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
37.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowles, Nebraska?

Cowles, Nebraska has about 8 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cowles, Nebraska?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cowles, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cowles, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in Cowles, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cowles, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cowles, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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