Cowen Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 513 residents, 224 households, and 149 families in the town. The population density was 819.8 people per square mile (316.53/km˛), it is the 178th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of West Virginia. There were 264 housing units at an average density of 419 per square mile (161.78/km˛). The average household size was 2.29 people, and the average family size was 2.8 people. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males. The median age was 40.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Cowen Town was 38.4 and 42.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 511 White, 1 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 1 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $21250, it is the 50th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $30147, making it the 89th lowest town by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $10893, making its West Virginia's 32nd lowest town by per capita income. The median income was $16250, The median income for males was $22500, compared to $10179 for females.
In 2000, 115 pupils and students, of which 43.48% are male and 56.52% are female, 22.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.7% nursery or pri school, 3.48% kindergarten, 53.04% elementary school, 27.83% high school and 6.96% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 513 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 513 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 511 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 506 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 505 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 503 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 503 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 496 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 493 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 487 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 486 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Elementary school | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| High school | 11 | 21 | 32 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowen town, West Virginia | $21250 | $30147 | $10893 |
| Webster County, West Virginia | $21055 | $25049 | $12284 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |