Gowen, Oklahoma
Census designated place in Latimer County, Oklahoma · ZIP 74578
- Latimer County
- Census data · ACS 2019-2023
- 95 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
- 52Households
- 1ZIP codes
About Gowen
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Town intelligenceOfficial sources, refreshed yearly
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 40, retrieved November 14, 2026.
- Owner occupied
- 30 units
- Renter occupied
- 22 units
- Vacancy rate
- 16.1%
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 40, retrieved November 14, 2026.
| Measure | Gowen | Latimer County | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 95 | 9,495 | 3,995,260 |
| Median household income | Not available | $41,048 | $63,603 |
| Median age | 59.6 | 41.5 | 36.9 |
| Median home value | Not available | $103,300 | $185,900 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% | 10.4% | 27.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.0% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.7% | 70.5% | 65.8% |
| Mean commute to work | Not available | 25.6 minutes | 22.4 minutes |
Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 40, retrieved November 14, 2026.
CommunityRules and moderation
Events in GowenAll events
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Schools
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Legislative districts
| Chamber | District |
|---|---|
| U.S. House of Representatives | Congressional District 2 (OK-2) |
| State legislature, lower chamber | State House District 17 |
| State legislature, upper chamber | State Senate District 7 |
Boundaries from the Census Bureau’s TIGER/Line district files, matched to Gowen’s own boundary. Who holds each seat appears on the People page once the official records are approved.
Sources: Census cartographic boundaries 2025: congressional districts, 119th Congress, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, upper chamber, state 40, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, lower chamber, state 40, retrieved November 14, 2026.
Frequently asked about GowenPromoted from questions people asked
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