Cowgill, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 176, Cowgill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cowgill is a small community located in Missouri, within Caldwell County. The total population is 176. It ranks as the 771st most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cowgill is 35.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. 14.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cowgill is $44,500. This is 37% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.1%. This is 171% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 23.5%. This is 484% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $55,800. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Cowgill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cowgill is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.5% vs 2.1%).

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cowgill, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.