This was 23.1 percent lower than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,477.
78.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cowan for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 218 | 21.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 372 | 37.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 113 | 11.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 22 | 2.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 146 | 14.6 |
Associate's degree | 29 | 2.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 56 | 5.6 |
Master's degree | 29 | 2.9 |
Professional school degree | 7 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 5 | 0.5 |