Gowen
Census-designated place in Latimer County, Oklahoma
Gowen is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Latimer County, Oklahoma, with 244 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 722 ft (220 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Adamson, 5.1 miles NW.
- 244residents (2020 Census)
- 722 ftelevation · 220 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 69 / sq mipopulation density
- 74546ZIP code
About Gowen
Gowen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Latimer County, Oklahoma, United States. The community is located to the south of U.S. Route 270 and 10 miles (16 km) west-southwest of Wilburton. Gowen has a post office with ZIP code 74545. The post office at Gowen, Indian Territory opened on January 13, 1894. The community was named for lawyer Francis I. Gowen. At the time of its founding, Gowen was located in the Moshulatubbee District of the Choctaw Nation.
The population as of the 2020 Census was 244. The Census Bureau defined a census-designated place (CDP) for Gowen in 2015; the 2010 population within the 2015 CDP boundary was 244 and contained 118 housing units.
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Gowen had 244 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 244 |
|---|---|
| Density | 69 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gowen at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Latimer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 244 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.53 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8833° N, 95.4724° W |
| ZIP code | 74546 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4030500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gowen
- Adamson5.1 mi NW
- Hartshorne5.9 mi SW
- Haileyville6.4 mi W
- Wilburton9.8 mi E
- Bache10.1 mi W
- Alderson12.4 mi W
- Krebs14.3 mi W
- Panola15.2 mi E
- Bug Tussle15.9 mi NW
- McAlester17.3 mi W
- Quinton17.8 mi N
- Blanco19.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gowen
What county is Gowen in?
Gowen is in Latimer County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Gowen, OK?
244 people lived in Gowen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gowen, OK?
The ZIP code of Gowen is 74546.
What is the elevation of Gowen?
722 feet (220 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gowen?
Adamson (5.1 mi), Hartshorne (5.9 mi), Haileyville (6.4 mi), Wilburton (9.8 mi), Bache (10.1 mi).
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