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Cowles

Nebraska · 30 residents · 0.556 sq mi
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Cowles is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
−38%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+14%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
0132639531990201020202024Cowles
20248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2015
Per capita income
$20,871
+122%since 2000
from $9,382 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.204
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade62.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$80,000
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2016
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−61.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
41.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.3
+30%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2015
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
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
18.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
Female
25.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
31.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowles, Nebraska?

Cowles, Nebraska has about 30 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cowles, Nebraska?

The typical household in Cowles, Nebraska earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cowles, Nebraska expensive?

In Cowles, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $80,000.

How educated are people in Cowles, Nebraska?

About 18.8% 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 3 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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