Cowley County's estimated 2026 population is 34,068 with a growth rate of -0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cowley County is the 16th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 36,314 and has seen a growth of -6.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cowley County includes 82.63% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (82.63%)
Two or more races (9.33%)
Black or African American (2.29%)
Other race (2.27%)
Asian (1.86%)
Native American (1.41%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,496 | 82.63% |
| Two or more races | 3,219 | 9.33% |
| Black or African American | 791 | 2.29% |
| Other race | 784 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 642 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 485 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.2% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cowley County's average per capita income is $40,356. Household income levels show a median of $58,263. The poverty rate stands at 13.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,275 | - |
| Families | $75,293 | $84,246 |
| Households | $58,263 | $77,057 |
| Non Families | $32,622 | $59,773 |
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