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Bowles

California · 158 residents · 0.381 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $330,800. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 53.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−13%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
415 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+20%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
811331852372892000201020202024Bowles
202498
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,392
+10%since 2000
from $16,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
53.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information52%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$950
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
63.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(55)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino58.9%(93)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other3.5%(6)
Diversity Score66%(104)
Diversity Score
66
−2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+184%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2011
from 27.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowles, California?

Bowles, California has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bowles, California expensive?

In Bowles, California, the median home is worth about $330,800, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Bowles, California?

About 18.8% 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 53.4% of people in Bowles, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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