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Bowles

California · 98 residents · 0.381 sq mi
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Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. With a median age of 71.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 71.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
−46%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.7
+56%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
811331852372892000201020202024Bowles
202498
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$48,368
+189%since 2000
from $16,735 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+34.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(95)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino42.9%(78)
Asian3.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(11)
Diversity Score59.8%(59)
Diversity Score
60
−11%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 27.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
37.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
0.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2017
from 38.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
+36.5 ptssince 2016
from 43.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2016
from 56.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowles, California?

Bowles, California has about 98 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bowles, California?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bowles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowles, California?

About 0.0% of people in Bowles, California live below the federal poverty line.

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