Cowen, West Virginia facts for kids
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Cowen, West Virginia
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Location of Cowen in Webster County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 488 |
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479 |
| • Density | 744.04/sq mi (287.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26206
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-18412 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554208 |
| Website | https://www.townofcowen.com/ |
Cowen is a small town located in Webster County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 488 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a bit of history and natural beauty around it.
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History of Cowen
Cowen got its name from a president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. This was a very important railroad company back in the day!
Historic Sites and Camps
A special place called Camp Caesar was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This means it's an important historical site. Just outside Cowen, you'll find the West Virginia Baptist Camp. It started in 1943 and has been a popular summer camp ever since. It's located on the Williams River Road.
Geography of the Town
Cowen is located at 38°24′38″N 80°33′21″W / 38.41056°N 80.55583°W. The town covers an area of about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population and People
The population of Cowen has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 257 | — | |
| 1910 | 312 | 21.4% | |
| 1920 | 393 | 26.0% | |
| 1930 | 491 | 24.9% | |
| 1940 | 539 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 632 | 17.3% | |
| 1960 | 475 | −24.8% | |
| 1970 | 467 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 723 | 54.8% | |
| 1990 | 549 | −24.1% | |
| 2000 | 513 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 541 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 488 | −9.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 479 | −11.5% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 541 people living in Cowen. These people made up 230 households. Most of the people living in Cowen were White. The average age of people in the town was about 41.7 years old. About 21.8% of the residents were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Cowen (Virginia Occidental) para niños
