Cowley County, Kansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cowley County
- State
- Kansas
- FIPS Code
- 20035
- State FIPS
- 20
- County FIPS
- 035
Geography
- Land Area
- 1125.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.69 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1132.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.234507
- Longitude
- -96.837247
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,603
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 25,584
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,939 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,669 | 10.9% |
| White | 26,711 | 79.5% |
| Black | 860 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 414 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 421 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 225 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,504 | 91.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,077 | 8.1% |
| White | 21,263 | 83.1% |
| Black | 881 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 455 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 802 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 135 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 34,411
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,382
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,579
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,599 | 80.2% |
| Black | 861 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 532 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,281
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,026 | 20.9% |
| Republican | 9,934 | 51.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,124 | 26.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,081 | 47.1% |
| Female | 10,200 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,425 | 85.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,042 | 5.4% |
| Black | 63 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,581
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,362 | 57.0% |
| Hispanic | 310 | 29.8% |
| Black | 18 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 57 | 36.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,975 | 54.8% |
| Female | 5,606 | 55.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,603 (24.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,569 (24.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,682
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $125,946
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $814
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.