Gowen Authority

Gowen is a lower-income village of 171 with home prices -0.0× below the Oklahoma median.

Gowen, Oklahoma

Gowen is one of the smaller incorporated places in Latimer County, Oklahoma, with a population of 171. Median household income is $-666,666,666 — well below the state average.

Definition and scope

Gowen is a chartered municipality within Latimer County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Gowen has approximately 171 residents. The median age is 54.0 years. Roughly 50% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $-666,666,666.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 78.9%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Gowen is $-666,666,666. Poverty rate stands at 30.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.5%.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Gowen:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Parks Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Latimer County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Gowen sits at an elevation of 579 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.