Cowden Village, Illinois
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 612 residents, 238 households, and 160 families in the city. The population density was 1526.3 people per square mile (589.31/kmē), making its Illinois's 501st most densely populated city. There were 270 housing units at an average density of 675 per square mile (260.62/kmē). The average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3.21 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 30.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84 males. The median age was 32.7 years, The median age of males was 31.6 years, for females the median age was 34 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.04% White, 0.49% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.47% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25938, it is Illinois's 124th poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $32059, making it the 127th poorest city by median family income among the Illinois. The per capita income for the city was $12583, it is 108th poorest city by per capita income in Illinois. The median income of city was $19609, Males have a median income of $26250 versus $11750 for females.
In 2000, 171 pupils and students, of which 82 are male and 89 are female, 27.94% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 17 nursery or pri school, 23 kindergarten, 68 elementary school, 41 high school and 22 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 612 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 612 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 612 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 611 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 604 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 598 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 588 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 585 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 579 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 572 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 568 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| Elementary school | 30 | 38 | 68 |
| High school | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 19 | 22 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowden village, Illinois | $25938 | $32059 | $12583 |
| Shelby County, Illinois | $37313 | $44372 | $17313 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |