Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cowgill, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

176

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.5%147

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%13

Asian

4.5%8

Black

3.4%6

Two or More

1.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%3

High School Diploma

45.5%50

Some College (<1 yr)

16.4%18

Some College (1+ yr)

3.6%4

Associate's Degree

4.5%5

Bachelor's Degree

4.5%5

Master's Degree

8.2%9

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

12.7%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$55,800

Median Renti

$538

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.1%48

Renter-Occupied

42.9%36

Total Units

Homeownership

57.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

35.4%17

$50K–$100K

56.2%27

$100K–$150K

4.2%2

$200K–$300K

4.2%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%3

2000–2009

6.2%6

1990–1999

10.4%10

1980–1989

13.5%13

1970–1979

29.2%28

1960–1969

1%1

1950–1959

3.1%3

1939 or earlier

33.3%32

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.3%49

Bottled/LP Gas

32.1%27

Utility Gas

8.3%7

Other

1.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,500

Mean Household Incomei

$50,107

Per Capita Incomei

$23,172

Poverty Ratei

34.1%

Unemploymenti

23.5%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%5

$10K–$15K

16.7%14

$20K–$25K

1.2%1

$30K–$35K

15.5%13

$35K–$40K

6%5

$40K–$45K

6%5

$45K–$50K

4.8%4

$50K–$60K

7.1%6

$60K–$75K

14.3%12

$75K–$100K

14.3%12

$100K–$125K

2.4%2

$125K–$150K

6%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

63.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

10(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured