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Cowlington

Oklahoma · 109 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 $27,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109
−18%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
120 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+40%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
172204236268291990201020202024Cowlington
2024132
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$15,768
+69%since 2000
from $9,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing11.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$625
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
16.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(85)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other36.1%(39)
Diversity Score56.3%(61)
Diversity Score
56
+392%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+38.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−38%since 2000
from 34.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.5%
−26.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.9%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.0%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowlington, Oklahoma?

Cowlington, Oklahoma has about 109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cowlington, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cowlington, Oklahoma earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cowlington, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cowlington, Oklahoma, the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Cowlington, Oklahoma?

About 7.0% 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 29.2% 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 652 residents, a change of about -86 percent over that period.

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