Cowley, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cowley
|
|
|---|---|
Location of Cowley in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
|
|
 Cowley, Wyoming
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Settled | May 2, 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,990 ft (1,216 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 762 |
| • Density | 872.9/sq mi (337.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MST) |
| Zip code |
82420
|
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-17645 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1587127 |
Cowley is a small town located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, in the United States. In 2020, about 762 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and a strong sense of community.
Contents
Where is Cowley?
Cowley is found at a specific spot on the map: 44.882684 degrees north and 108.468193 degrees west. The town covers a total area of about 0.87 square miles (2.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Who Lives in Cowley?
This section tells us about the people who live in Cowley, like how many there are and what groups they belong to.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 574 | — | |
| 1920 | 687 | 19.7% | |
| 1930 | 526 | −23.4% | |
| 1940 | 491 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 463 | −5.7% | |
| 1960 | 459 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 366 | −20.3% | |
| 1980 | 455 | 24.3% | |
| 1990 | 477 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 560 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 655 | 17.0% | |
| 2020 | 762 | 16.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Cowley's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 655 people lived in Cowley. These people made up 229 households, with 169 of them being families. The town had about 779.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cowley were White (95.4%). A small number were Native American (0.5%), Asian (0.9%), or from other backgrounds. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.86 people, and the average family had 3.41 people.
The average age in Cowley was 36.9 years old. About 31.8% of residents were under 18. Around 14.8% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even number of males (49.3%) and females (50.7%).
Cowley's History
The town of Cowley was named after Matthias F. Cowley. He was an important leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The town was officially settled on May 2, 1900.
Schools in Cowley
Public schools in Cowley are part of the Big Horn County School District #1. Students attend schools right in Cowley.
High school students go to Rocky Mountain High School. Middle school students attend Rocky Mountain Middle School. Younger students go to Rocky Mountain Elementary School. All these schools are located within Cowley.
The historic Big Horn Academy Building was built in 1916. It served as Cowley High School from 1925 until 1983.
Cowley Pioneer Day and Museum
Every July, Cowley celebrates "Cowley Pioneer Day." This event happens on the weekend closest to July 24. It honors the town's early settlers and their history.
The celebration includes fun activities like a parade, a pioneer heritage program, a rodeo, a dance, and a town barbecue. You can learn more about Cowley's past at the Cowley Pioneer Museum. It's on Main Street, in the same building as the town hall.
See also
- In Spanish: Cowley (Wyoming) para niños
