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Cowles

Nebraska · 21 residents · 0.556 sq mi
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Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21
−56%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+15%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0132639531990201020202024Cowles
20248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,955
+187%since 2000
from $9,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade50%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(2)
Diversity Score28.6%(6)
Diversity Score
29
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
81.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
Female
18.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowles, Nebraska?

Cowles, Nebraska has about 21 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cowles, Nebraska?

About 33.3% 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 12 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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