Cowgill, Missouri facts for kids
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Cowgill, Missouri
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Location of Cowgill, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 168 |
| • Density | 702.93/sq mi (271.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64637
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-16984 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393657 |
Cowgill is a small city located in southern Caldwell County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 168 people.
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History of Cowgill
Cowgill was officially started in 1887. The community was named after Judge James Cowgill. He was an important person who lived in the area.
Geography of Cowgill
Cowgill is found on Missouri Route B. This road is just south of Missouri Route 116. The city is located between Polo, which is six miles to the west, and Braymer, which is seven miles to the east.
The United States Census Bureau says that Cowgill covers a total area of about 0.62 square kilometers (0.24 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People in Cowgill
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 357 | — | |
| 1910 | 363 | 1.7% | |
| 1920 | 381 | 5.0% | |
| 1930 | 368 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 338 | −8.2% | |
| 1950 | 241 | −28.7% | |
| 1960 | 259 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 232 | −10.4% | |
| 1980 | 267 | 15.1% | |
| 1990 | 257 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 247 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 188 | −23.9% | |
| 2020 | 168 | −10.6% | |
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Cowgill's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 188 people living in Cowgill. These people lived in 82 households, and 49 of these were families. The city had about 783 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cowgill were White (95.7%). A small number were African American (0.5%) or Asian (0.5%). About 2.7% were from other races. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 29.3% of households had children under 18 years old.
- About 41.5% of households were married couples living together.
- About 31.7% of all households were single individuals.
- About 14.6% of people living alone were 65 years or older.
The average age in Cowgill was 39 years old.
- About 23.4% of residents were under 18.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.5% were between 25 and 44.
- About 23.4% were between 45 and 64.
- About 19.7% were 65 or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Famous People from Cowgill
- Herb Conyers: He was a professional baseball player. He played for the Cleveland Indians.
- Glen Lukens: He was a well-known artist. He created ceramics, especially in the Western style.
See also
In Spanish: Cowgill (Misuri) para niños
