Cowen, West Virginia
Cowen: town in West Virginia, USA
About
Cowen is a town located in the county of Webster in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 541 and a population density of 332 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 463 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cowen
| Population | 463 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Webster County |
| Postal code | 26206 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 1.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4096,-80.5579 |
| Altitude | 2,270 feet / 692, 692 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:58:59 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 284 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -16.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Cowen is located at 38°24'34"N 80°33'28"W (38.4095500, -80.5578700).
Cowen map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Cowen decreased by 16.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 723 | - | |
| 1990 | 549 | -31.69% | |
| 2000 | 513 | -7.02% | |
| 2010 | 541 | 5.18% | census |
| 2011 | 531 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 520 | -2.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 512 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 505 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 500 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 495 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 482 | -2.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 478 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 468 | -2.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 463 | -1.08% | estimation process |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cowen, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cowen.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cowen Post Office | Cowen (WV) | 26206 |
Other cities in Webster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Springs | 1,009 | City in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America |