Cowley County, Kansas Population 2022
Cowley County, Kansas's estimated population is 34,185 with a growth rate of -0.70% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cowley County, Kansas is the 14th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 36,312 and has seen a growth of -5.86% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 158 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 1,175 | 1,017 | 643.67% |
| 1880 | 21,538 | 20,363 | 1733.02% |
| 1890 | 34,478 | 12,940 | 60.08% |
| 1900 | 30,156 | -4,322 | -12.54% |
| 1910 | 31,790 | 1,634 | 5.42% |
| 1920 | 35,155 | 3,365 | 10.59% |
| 1930 | 40,903 | 5,748 | 16.35% |
| 1940 | 38,139 | -2,764 | -6.76% |
| 1950 | 36,905 | -1,234 | -3.24% |
| 1960 | 37,861 | 956 | 2.59% |
| 1970 | 35,012 | -2,849 | -7.52% |
| 1980 | 36,824 | 1,812 | 5.18% |
| 1990 | 36,915 | 91 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 36,312 | -603 | -1.63% |
| 2011 | 36,249 | -63 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 36,267 | 18 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 36,170 | -97 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 35,896 | -274 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 35,752 | -144 | -0.40% |
| 2016 | 35,650 | -102 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 35,297 | -353 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 35,149 | -148 | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 34,908 | -241 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 34,667 | -241 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 34,426 | -241 | -0.70% |
| 2022 | 34,185 | -241 | -0.70% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,366 | 86.54% |
| Black or African American | 986 | 2.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 551 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 651 | 1.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.13% |
| Some Other Race | 432 | 1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2,060 | 5.87% |
Cowley County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,800 | 2.39 | 68.4 |
| Married | 6,536 | 2.99 | 83.6 |
| Male | 584 | 3.59 | 66.4 |
| Female | 1,537 | 3.42 | 49.4 |
| Non Family | 5,143 | 1.18 | 54.9 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 665 | 2.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,372 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 6,831 | 29.50% |
| Some College | 6,154 | 26.58% |
| Associates Degree | 2,867 | 12.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,249 | 14.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,015 | 8.70% |
Cowley County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,594 | 18,262 | 4,854 |
| Black | 505 | 396 | 94 |
| Asian | 436 | 375 | 77 |
| Other Race | 205 | 113 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 738 | 606 | 115 |
| Native American | 427 | 381 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 1,829 | 1,300 | 136 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.77%.
$35,877
Average Earnings
$41,880
Average Male
$30,695
Average Female
Cowley County, Kansas Language by Age
Cowley County, Kansas Language
94.57% of Cowley County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 5.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.92% of the population.
Cowley County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 44 | 25 | 56.82% |
| Black | 771 | 246 | 31.91% |
| Hispanic | 3,704 | 785 | 21.19% |
| Multiple | 1,833 | 330 | 18.00% |
| White | 26,203 | 3,207 | 12.24% |
| Asian | 643 | 48 | 7.47% |
| Native | 527 | 33 | 6.26% |
| Other | 95 | NaN% |
13.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.11%
Male Poverty Rate
16.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cowley County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cowley County, Kansas is Islander, with 56.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cowley County, Kansas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.95%.
Cowley County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Cowley County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Cowley County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Cowley County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,043 | 8.68% |
| Black | 56 | 6.94% |
| Native American | 30 | 6.65% |
| Asian | 21 | 4.24% |
| Other Race | 16 | 4.82% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 8.99% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 1.59% |
Cowley County, Kansas Veterans by Education
6.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.09%
Born in Cowley County, Kansas
96.54%
Native Born
3.46%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
1.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.54% of Cowley County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 68.09% having been born in Kansas. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990