Cowden, IL population by race
The table below shows Cowden's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 524 | 95.80% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13 | 2.38% |
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Cowden population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Cowden has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Cowden's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Cowden population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.80% are white, 0.55% are Black or African American, 1.28% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 2.38% are multiracial.
Cowden 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Cowden is White with a population of 524 (95.80% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 13 (2.38% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cowden, IL
By ethnicity, 22 (4.02% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 525 (95.98% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cowden, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 515 (98.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Cowden, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cowden's Non-Hispanic population.
Cowden Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 515 | 98.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7 | 1.33% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cowden, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 22 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Cowden, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cowden's Hispanic population.
Cowden Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 22 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cowden, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.02% of Cowden population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cowden, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 22 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cowden, IL have?
Cowden, IL has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cowden is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cowden, IL?
With 95.98% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cowden.
That being said, with a 1.28% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Cowden.
What is the majority race in Cowden, IL?
With a population of 524 (95.80% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cowden.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Cowden, with 1.28% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
