Population 789 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cowlesville
Household size in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cowlesville has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Buffalo area as a whole, where it has 2.33 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.6 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Cowlesville skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.7, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cowlesville: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cowlesville
Renters in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cowlesville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Cowlesville: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Cowlesville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Buffalo area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $595 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $612 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $765 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $976 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$380 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cowlesville costs $976 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 22.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cowlesville
Bachelor's degrees in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cowlesville: 23.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cowlesville is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cowlesville
| Period | Cowlesville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cowlesville has been strong: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cowlesville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlesville | 2.44 | 50.6 | 5.5% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 1962 | $976 | 23.7% | 93.6% | 0.4% |
| Folsomdale | 2.50 | 49.1 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 1961 | $945 | 23.8% | 94.3% | 0.6% |
| Harris Corners | 2.20 | 56.7 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 3.5% | 1964 | $909 | 16.2% | 91.7% | 0.4% |
| Bennington | 2.54 | 47.0 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 1962 | $931 | 25.6% | 96.0% | 1.3% |
| Marilla | 2.63 | 45.7 | 2.1% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 1972 | $974 | 38.1% | 94.8% | 2.4% |
| Wales Hollow | 2.48 | 49.2 | 0.7% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 1964 | $950 | 25.2% | 97.0% | 0.6% |
| Williston | 2.91 | 44.8 | 7.4% | 3.0% | 6.5% | 1959 | $971 | 20.2% | 94.7% | 8.7% |
| Strykersville | 2.14 | 53.4 | 10.1% | 16.8% | 5.4% | 1960 | $868 | 17.2% | 93.4% | 1.1% |
| Alden | 2.48 | 44.1 | 9.6% | 16.4% | 5.0% | 1963 | $966 | 22.2% | 92.0% | 4.1% |
| East Bennington | 2.48 | 45.5 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 1967 | $935 | 25.8% | 96.8% | 3.0% |
| Fargo | 2.81 | 36.7 | 23.3% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 1944 | $915 | 11.9% | 96.3% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cowlesville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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