Cowan, TN Demographics
A map of Cowan's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,475 | 83.9% |
Black | 144 | 8.2% |
Multiracial | 90 | 5.1% |
Hispanic | 42 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.3% |
Asian | 3 | 0.2% |
Cowan, Tennessee had a population of 1,759 in 2020. It was 83.9% White, 8.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cowan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Cowan is the 222nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Cowan's White Population
1,475 residents of Cowan identify as White, or 83.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Cowan larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Cowan is ranked #348 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Cowan is more White than neighboring Decherd (74.1% White), Winchester (79.4% White), and Sewanee (82.6% White). Cowan is less White than neighboring Sherwood (97.5% White), and Estill Springs (90.8% White).
Cowan's Black Population
144 residents of Cowan identify as Black, or 8.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cowan slightly less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Cowan is ranked #104 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Cowan is more Black than neighboring Sewanee (4.6% Black), Sherwood (0% Black), and Estill Springs (2.2% Black). Cowan is less Black than neighboring Decherd (9.8% Black), and Winchester (9.7% Black).
Cowan's Asian Population
3 residents of Cowan identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cowan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Cowan is ranked #318 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Cowan is less Asian than neighboring Decherd (1.7% Asian), Winchester (1.4% Asian), Sewanee (2.8% Asian), Sherwood (0.8% Asian), and Estill Springs (1.1% Asian).
Cowan's Hispanic Population
42 residents of Cowan identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cowan roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Cowan is ranked #288 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Cowan is more Hispanic than neighboring Sherwood (0.8% Hispanic), and Estill Springs (1.5% Hispanic). Cowan is less Hispanic than neighboring Decherd (6.2% Hispanic), Winchester (4.7% Hispanic), and Sewanee (3.5% Hispanic).
Cowan's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Cowan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cowan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Cowan is ranked #351 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Cowan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sherwood (0% Native American/Other). Cowan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Decherd (0.7% Native American/Other), Winchester (0.8% Native American/Other), Sewanee (5.1% Native American/Other), and Estill Springs (0.4% Native American/Other).
Cowan's Multiracial Population
90 residents of Cowan identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cowan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Cowan is ranked #84 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Cowan is more Multiracial than neighboring Winchester (4% Multiracial), Sewanee (1.3% Multiracial), Sherwood (0.8% Multiracial), and Estill Springs (4% Multiracial). Cowan is less Multiracial than neighboring Decherd (7.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.