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Bowles

California · 166 residents · 0.381 sq mi
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Bowles is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,545. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,100. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−9%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
436 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.0
+28%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
811331852372892000201020202024Bowles
202498
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,545
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,417
+10%since 2000
from $16,735 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing44.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction44.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food11.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,100
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$589
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+147%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2014
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(80)
Black3.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino42.8%(71)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other4.4%(7)
Diversity Score72.2%(120)
Diversity Score
72
+8%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+200%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowles, California?

Bowles, California has about 166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowles, California?

The typical household in Bowles, California earns about $59,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowles, California expensive?

In Bowles, California, the median home is worth about $307,100, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Bowles, California?

About 0.0% 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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