Cowles, Nebraska facts for kids
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Cowles, Nebraska
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Main Street in Cowles, November 2012
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Location of Cowles, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
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| • Total | 21 |
| • Density | 37.77/sq mi (14.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68930
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-10985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398640 |
Cowles is a small village located in Webster County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 21 people.
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A Look at Cowles' Past
Cowles was officially planned and mapped out in 1878. This happened when the railroad tracks were extended to reach that spot. The village was named after W. D. Cowles, who was an important official for the railroad company.
A post office was opened in Cowles in 1879. It served the community for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1960.
Where is Cowles Located?
Cowles is found in the state of Nebraska. It is part of Webster County. The village covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Cowles?
The number of people living in Cowles has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 220 | — | |
| 1930 | 224 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 158 | −29.5% | |
| 1950 | 130 | −17.7% | |
| 1960 | 55 | −57.7% | |
| 1970 | 57 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 48 | −15.8% | |
| 1990 | 42 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 48 | 14.3% | |
| 2010 | 30 | −37.5% | |
| 2020 | 21 | −30.0% | |
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Cowles' Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 30 people living in Cowles. These people lived in 11 different homes, and 9 of these were families.
The population density was about 53.6 people for every square mile. This means that, on average, there were about 54 people living in each square mile of the village. All of the people living in Cowles at that time were identified as White.
Out of the 11 homes, about 36% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, about 73%, were married couples living together. About 9% of homes had a male head of the house without a wife. About 18% of homes were made up of single individuals.
The average number of people in each home was 2.73. For families, the average size was 3.11 people. The average age of people in the village was 41.5 years old. About 37% of residents were under 18. About 20% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 17% were between 45 and 64. Finally, about 27% of the residents were 65 years old or older. More males lived in Cowles than females in 2010. About 63% were male and 37% were female.
