Demographics & People — Cowan, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,777 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 684 |
| Family Households | 426 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1978 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,518 |
| Black or African American | 165 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 750 |
| Other groups | 516 |
| English | 291 |
| Irish | 204 |
| American | 163 |
| German | 123 |
| Scottish | 45 |
| Scotch-Irish | 41 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 23 |
Language
| English Only | 1,597 |
| Spanish | 7 |
| Population 5+ | 1,614 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 131 |
| Population 18+ | 1,270 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cowan, Tennessee.