This was 19 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 538.
96.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cowden for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 12 | 3.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 137 | 39.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 52 | 15.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 25 | 7.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 33 | 9.6 |
| Associate's degree | 42 | 12.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 29 | 8.4 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 2.3 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 6 | 1.7 |
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