Cowley town, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cowley town is a small community located in Wyoming. The total population is 801. It ranks as the 71st most populous out of 193 cities and towns in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cowley town is 31.3 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 34.2% of the population under 18, Cowley town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cowley town is $78,456. This is 5% higher than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $239,000. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cowley town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.5% vs 0.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 10.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.5% vs 0.8%).

Education

24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cowley town, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 193 Census-designated places in Wyoming. For official data, visit data.census.gov.