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Cowlington

Oklahoma · 155 residents · 0.912 sq mi
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Cowlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% 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 $66,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
+17%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
170 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
172204236268291990201020202024Cowlington
2024132
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$15,278
+64%since 2000
from $9,323 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$66,700
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−48.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(130)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(10)
Diversity Score22.9%(36)
Diversity Score
23
+100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+40.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−38%since 2000
from 34.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
29.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% 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
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowlington, Oklahoma?

Cowlington, Oklahoma has about 155 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cowlington, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cowlington, Oklahoma earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cowlington, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cowlington, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $66,700.

How educated are people in Cowlington, Oklahoma?

About 15.4% 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 14.3% 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 606 residents, a change of about -80 percent over that period.

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