Checked
Cowan, IN
Census-designated place in Delaware County, Indiana.
Population
89
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
247
ZIP codes
0
Cowan and its ZIP codes
Cowan at a glance
- Cowan is 29% denser than Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Cowan, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Cowan.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,167
44,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$709M
FY 2026, $6,332 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cowan, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
323
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Cowan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.3 |
| SpringportTown | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| MuncieCity | 6.3 mi | 27.4 |
| Mount SummitTown | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| Sulphur SpringsTown | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| MiddletownTown | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| YorktownTown | 8.5 mi | 31.9 |
| SelmaTown | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| BlountsvilleTown | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| DalevilleTown | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MoorelandTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ChesterfieldTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| RoyertonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Parker CityTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CadizTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cowan, IN in?
- Cowan is in Delaware County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Cowan, IN?
- About 89 people live in Cowan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cowan?
- Nearby places include Oakville (1.7 mi), Springport (4 mi), Muncie (6.3 mi), Mount Summit (7 mi), Sulphur Springs (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023