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Gowen

Oklahoma · 244 residents · 3.531 sq mi
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Gowen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,912. Population has fallen 34% since 2019, a loss of 127 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,600. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
−34%since 2019
from 371 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
69 / sq mi
−34%since 2019
from 105 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+90%since 2019
from 20.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
67150233316399201520202024Gowen
2024171
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,912
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,516 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2016 – 2020
Per capita income
$14,088
+9%since 2019
from $12,954 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing21.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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

Median home value
$101,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $79,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2020
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+28.1 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
14.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+2%since 2019
from 1.6 in 2019
2016 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.1%(19)
Other30.2%(112)
Diversity Score61%(226)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(10)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other29.5%(72)
Diversity Score59.5%(145)
Diversity Score
59
−2%since 2019
from 61 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−9%since 2019
from 19.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
Female
42.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gowen, Oklahoma?

Gowen, Oklahoma has about 244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gowen, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Gowen, Oklahoma earns about $60,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gowen, Oklahoma expensive?

In Gowen, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $101,600.

How educated are people in Gowen, Oklahoma?

About 47.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gowen, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gowen, Oklahoma?

About 34.1% of people in Gowen, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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