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Cowen, WV
Town in Webster County, West Virginia.
Population
485
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
771
ZIP codes
0
Cowen and its ZIP codes
Cowen at a glance
- Cowen is about 10 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Cowen, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Cowen.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,966
1,473 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.5M
FY 2026, $8,537 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cowen, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
323
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cowen, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
25.3%
U.S. 12.8% +12.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Cowen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Camden-on-GauleyTown | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| TiogaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| CraigsvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 6.1 |
| Addison (Webster Springs)Town | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| ParcoalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Birch RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| FenwickCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| RichwoodCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| BergooCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| NettieCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| SummersvilleCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| SuttonTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| GassawayTown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| FlatwoodsTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| PickensCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2 |
| QuinwoodTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cowen, WV in?
- Cowen is in Webster County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Cowen, WV?
- About 485 people live in Cowen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cowen?
- Nearby places include Camden-on-Gauley (3.9 mi), Tioga (5.7 mi), Craigsville (8 mi), Addison (Webster Springs) (9 mi), Parcoal (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023