Cowden
Village in Shelby County, Illinois
Cowden is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, with 515 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakewood, 5.5 miles NW.
- 515residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 1,281 / sq mipopulation density
- 62422ZIP code
About Cowden
Cowden is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cowden had a population of 515.
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Living in Cowden
- Median household income
- $62,031
- Median home value
- $77,000
- Median rent
- $698/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Cowden had 515 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 515 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,281 per sq mi (495 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cowden at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 515 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2492° N, 88.8594° W |
| ZIP code | 62422 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1717055 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cowden
- Lakewood5.5 mi NW
- Beecher City5.8 mi SE
- Herrick7.0 mi W
- Tower Hill10.9 mi NW
- Shelbyville11.6 mi N
- Shumway11.9 mi E
- Stewardson12.3 mi E
- Oconee13.5 mi W
- Strasburg14.5 mi NE
- Altamont14.6 mi SE
- Ramsey15.2 mi SW
- St. Elmo15.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cowden
What county is Cowden in?
Cowden is in Shelby County, Illinois.
What is the population of Cowden, IL?
515 people lived in Cowden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cowden, IL?
The ZIP code of Cowden is 62422.
What is the elevation of Cowden?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cowden?
Lakewood (5.5 mi), Beecher City (5.8 mi), Herrick (7.0 mi), Tower Hill (10.9 mi), Shelbyville (11.6 mi).
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