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Bowie

Arizona · 406 residents · 1.706 sq mi
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Bowie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,643. Population has grown 30% since 2019. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
406
+30%since 2019
from 312 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
238 / sq mi
+30%since 2019
from 183 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
−20%since 2019
from 52.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
270327384440497201020202024Bowie
2024384
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,643
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,167 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,848
−3%since 2019
from $18,396 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing47%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction43.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.1% in 2019
39.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino63.1%(197)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(13)
Diversity Score61.6%(192)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64.8%(263)
Asian1%(4)
Other3.5%(14)
Diversity Score59.8%(243)
Diversity Score
60
−3%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+16%since 2019
from 19.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Female
51.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Foreign born
34.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowie, Arizona?

Bowie, Arizona has about 406 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowie, Arizona?

The typical household in Bowie, Arizona earns about $34,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowie, Arizona expensive?

In Bowie, Arizona, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Bowie, Arizona?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bowie, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowie, Arizona?

About 16.6% of people in Bowie, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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