Cowden, IL Demographics
A map of Cowden's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 480 | 93.2% |
Multiracial | 18 | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 5 | 1.0% |
Black | 4 | 0.8% |
Asian | 4 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 0.8% |
Cowden, Illinois had a population of 515 in 2020. It was 93.2% White, 0.8% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cowden, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cowden is the 910th 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).
Cowden's White Population
480 residents of Cowden identify as White, or 93.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Cowden considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cowden is ranked #438 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Cowden is more White than neighboring Lakewood (85.7% White), and Beecher City (90.4% White). Cowden is less White than neighboring Herrick (95% White), Tower Hill (95.7% White), and Shelbyville (94% White).
Cowden's Black Population
4 residents of Cowden identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cowden less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cowden is ranked #637 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Cowden is more Black than neighboring Beecher City (0.2% Black), Herrick (0% Black), Tower Hill (0% Black), and Shelbyville (0.3% Black). Cowden is less Black than neighboring Lakewood (1.1% Black).
Cowden's Asian Population
4 residents of Cowden identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cowden roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cowden is ranked #435 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Cowden is more Asian than neighboring Lakewood (0% Asian), Beecher City (0% Asian), Herrick (0.3% Asian), Tower Hill (0.2% Asian), and Shelbyville (0.7% Asian).
Cowden's Hispanic Population
5 residents of Cowden identify as Hispanic, or 1.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cowden less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cowden is ranked #1238 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Cowden is more Hispanic than neighboring Tower Hill (0.4% Hispanic). Cowden is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood (3.3% Hispanic), Beecher City (2.3% Hispanic), Herrick (2% Hispanic), and Shelbyville (1.9% Hispanic).
Cowden's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Cowden identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cowden roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cowden is ranked #186 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Cowden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beecher City (0.2% Native American/Other), Herrick (0.6% Native American/Other), Tower Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), and Shelbyville (0.3% Native American/Other). Cowden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood (1.1% Native American/Other).
Cowden's Multiracial Population
18 residents of Cowden identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cowden roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Cowden is ranked #697 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Cowden is more Multiracial than neighboring Herrick (2.2% Multiracial), and Shelbyville (2.8% Multiracial). Cowden is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakewood (8.8% Multiracial), and Beecher City (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.