| Place Name | Cowden |
| Place Type | Village |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62422 |
| County | Shelby County |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 604 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -18.12% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 92.71% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Illinois 15th |
| State House Districts | 102 |
| State Senate Districts | 51 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 92.71% |
| African American | 2.43% |
| Hispanic | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.81% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.85% |