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Gowen, OK
Census-designated place in Latimer County, Oklahoma.
Population
171
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
0
Gowen and its ZIP codes
Local data for Gowen, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Latimer County. PPP loans are for Gowen.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,469
3,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,676
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $11,301 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gowen, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gowen, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
24.9%
U.S. 12.8% +12.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Gowen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AdamsonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| HartshorneCity | 5.4 mi | 3.3 |
| HaileyvilleCity | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| BacheCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| WilburtonCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| AldersonTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| KrebsCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| PanolaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Bug TussleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| McAlesterCity | 16 mi | 17.8 |
| QuintonTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| CrowderTown | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| SavannaTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| TuskahomaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| ClaytonTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gowen, OK in?
- Gowen is in Latimer County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Gowen, OK?
- About 171 people live in Gowen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gowen?
- Nearby places include Adamson (4.9 mi), Hartshorne (5.4 mi), Haileyville (6.1 mi), Bache (10 mi), Wilburton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023