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Cowan

Tennessee · 1,759 residents · 2.078 sq mi
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Cowan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,800. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,759
−1%since 2000
from 1,770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
846 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+10%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cowan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,783
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,448 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,552
+7%since 2000
from $18,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,542)
Black9.4%(166)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(438)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,475)
Black8.2%(144)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(42)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.4%(77)
Diversity Score34.1%(601)
Diversity Score
34
+38%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowan, Tennessee?

Cowan, Tennessee has about 1,759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cowan, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cowan, Tennessee earns about $30,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cowan, Tennessee expensive?

In Cowan, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Cowan, Tennessee?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cowan, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cowan, Tennessee?

About 25.5% of people in Cowan, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cowan, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Cowan, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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