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Cowden, Illinois

Village in Shelby County, Illinois · ZIP 62422

  • Shelby County
  • Within Dry Point Township
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 499 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 212Households
  • $42,083Median household income
  • $76,200Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−15.8%
5005506006502000: 61220002010: 62920102020: 5152020612515
Population of Cowden at each census
CensusPopulation
2000612
2010629
2020515

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Cowden
Under $50k55.2%
$50k to $100k37.2%
$100k to $150k5.2%
$150k to $200k0.9%
$200k and over1.4%

Median household income $42,083 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Cowden
Owner occupied
118 units
Renter occupied
94 units
Vacancy rate
10.5%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Cowden compared with its county and state
Cowden compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureCowdenShelby CountyIllinois
Population54720,86712,692,653
Median household income$42,083$68,457$81,702
Median age27.345.538.9
Median home value$76,200$130,400$250,500
Bachelor’s degree or higher13.8%17.6%37.2%
Foreign-born residents0.0%1.3%14.4%
Owner-occupied homes55.7%78.5%66.8%
Mean commute to work26.2 minutes21.1 minutes28.1 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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