Cowen
Town in Webster County, West Virginia
Cowen is a town in Webster County, West Virginia, with 487 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,270 ft (692 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Camden-on-Gauley, 3.7 miles SW.
- 487residents (2020 Census)
- 2,270 ftelevation · 692 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 774 / sq mipopulation density
- 26266ZIP code
About Cowen
Cowen is a town in Webster County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 488 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Cowen
- Median household income
- $27,708
- Median home value
- $52,100
- Median rent
- $675/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Cowen had 487 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 487 |
|---|---|
| Density | 774 per sq mi (299 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cowen at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 487 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4106° N, 80.5539° W |
| ZIP code | 26266 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5418412 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cowen
- Camden-on-Gauley3.7 mi SW
- Tioga5.5 mi W
- Craigsville7.9 mi SW
- Addison (Webster Springs)9.3 mi NE
- Parcoal10.4 mi E
- Birch River12.3 mi NW
- Fenwick12.6 mi S
- Richwood13.0 mi S
- Bergoo14.7 mi E
- Nettie15.5 mi SW
- Summersville17.8 mi SW
- Sutton19.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cowen
What county is Cowen in?
Cowen is in Webster County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Cowen, WV?
487 people lived in Cowen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cowen, WV?
The ZIP code of Cowen is 26266.
What is the elevation of Cowen?
2,270 feet (692 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cowen?
Camden-on-Gauley (3.7 mi), Tioga (5.5 mi), Craigsville (7.9 mi), Addison (Webster Springs) (9.3 mi), Parcoal (10.4 mi).
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