Categories in Cowes
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cowes
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 117 | — |
| Restaurants | 95 | 33 years |
| Shopping | 93 | 19 years |
| Shopping other | 83 | 58 years |
| Corporate management | 80 | 29 years |
| Technical construction services | 54 | 28 years |
| Real estate | 47 | 20 years |
| Clothing stores | 42 | 43 years |
| Boats | 36 | 73 years |
| Construction of buildings | 34 | 27 years |
| Specialized design | 32 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 29 | — |
Cowes Facts
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population | 9,440 |
| Male Population | 4,580 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 4,860 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -5.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.6% |
| Median Age | 41.3 years (Male: 39.8, Female: 42.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Town Centre, Northwood, Gurnard, Cowes, Fawley, Blackfield and Langley |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.76306, -1.29772 |
| Postal Codes | PO31, PO32 |
Map of Cowes
Interactive Map
Cowes Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,995 | 9,784 | 9,797 | 10,260 | 9,440 | 9,514 | 9,623 |
| Population Density | 3,553.8 / km² | 3,478.8 / km² | 3,483.4 / km² | 3,648 / km² | 3,356.4 / km² | 3,382.8 / km² | 3,421.5 / km² |
Cowes Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowes | -5.6% | -3.5% | -3.6% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Cowes Median Age
Median Age: 41.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowes | 41.3 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Cowes Population Density
Population Density: 3,356 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowes | 9,440 | 2.813 km² | 3,356 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Cowes Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Cowes
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cowes
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cowes
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cowes
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Cowes CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowes | 134,620 tn | 14.26 tn | 47,864.8 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 134,620 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 47,864.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/19 | 9:51 AM | 3 | 45.2 km | 10,000 m | 7km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/19 | 3:42 AM | 3.3 | 86.2 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/11 | 6:59 AM | 3.9 | 81.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/95 | 6:20 PM | 3.3 | 29.4 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/91 | 6:57 PM | 3 | 76 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 5:40 PM | 3.3 | 59 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/84 | 2:27 PM | 3.8 | 97.3 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Cowes
(/kaʊz/;) is an English seaport town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight. Cowes is located on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina, facing the smaller town of East Cowes on the east bank. The two towns are linked by the Cowes Floating..
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