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Cowlington

Oklahoma · 132 residents · 0.912 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 60.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
132
−1%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
145 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
−8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
172204236268291990201020202024Cowlington
2024132
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,646
+175%since 2000
from $9,323 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.6%
+51.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.614
+75%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.4%(19)
Diversity Score32.4%(43)
Diversity Score
32
+183%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+41.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 34.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% 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
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+48.6 ptssince 2017
from 38.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowlington, Oklahoma?

Cowlington, Oklahoma has about 132 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cowlington, Oklahoma?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cowlington, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cowlington, Oklahoma?

About 60.6% of people in Cowlington, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cowlington, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Cowlington, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 629 residents, a change of about -83 percent over that period.

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