Cowan
City in Franklin County, Tennessee

Cowan is a city in Franklin County, Tennessee, with 1,759 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 974 ft (297 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Decherd, 5.0 miles NW.
- 1,759residents (2020 Census)
- 974 ftelevation · 297 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 832 / sq mipopulation density
- 37318ZIP code
About Cowan
Cowan is a city in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cowan had a population of 1,759. It is part of the Tullahoma, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Cowan
- Median household income
- $46,406
- Median home value
- $174,500
- Median rent
- $787/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Cowan had 1,759 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,759 |
|---|---|
| Density | 832 per sq mi (321 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cowan at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,759 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1632° N, 86.0138° W |
| ZIP code | 37318 |
| Official website | cityofcowan.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4717700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cowan
- Decherd5.0 mi NW
- Winchester5.6 mi W
- Sewanee5.7 mi NE
- Sherwood7.9 mi SE
- Estill Springs9.7 mi NW
- Belvidere10.1 mi W
- Monteagle10.3 mi NE
- Pelham14.3 mi NE
- Orme15.6 mi SE
- Tracy City16.0 mi NE
- Huntland16.1 mi SW
- Hillsboro17.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cowan
What county is Cowan in?
Cowan is in Franklin County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Cowan, TN?
1,759 people lived in Cowan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cowan, TN?
The ZIP code of Cowan is 37318.
What is the elevation of Cowan?
974 feet (297 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cowan?
Decherd (5.0 mi), Winchester (5.6 mi), Sewanee (5.7 mi), Sherwood (7.9 mi), Estill Springs (9.7 mi).
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