Cowles, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cowles, Nebraska had a total population of 8, the 579th largest village in Nebraska. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cowles Quick Facts
How Cowles Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3 | 8 | +166.7% |
How Cowles Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cowles Rankings in Nebraska
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Other Cities in Webster County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cloud | 934 | $45,909 | 12.2% | $74,200 |
| Blue Hill | 782 | $62,813 | 13.7% | $166,200 |
| Guide Rock | 286 | $39,444 | 24.8% | $44,400 |
| Bladen | 166 | $66,875 | 2.4% | $72,500 |
| Inavale | 41 | $61,071 | 21.9% | $58,600 |
Cities Similar to Cowles
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | 9 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Berea | 9 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 77.8% |
| Lindy | 9 | $51,250 | $85,000 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| Kramer | 7 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Gross | 10 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 8, Cowles'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
Cowles is a small community located in Nebraska, within Webster County. The total population is 8. It ranks as the 579th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cowles is 54.0 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 12.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Cowles. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cowles, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Cowles was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cowles, Nebraska 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 Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cowles, Nebraska?
Cowles, Nebraska has a population of 8 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cowles, NE?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Cowles — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cowles, NE?
The ACS sample for Cowles recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Cowles, Nebraska?
Cowles's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cowles, NE?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Cowles — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Cowles, Nebraska?
28.6% of adults (25+) in Cowles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.