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Bowdon

Georgia · 1,959 residents · 3.399 sq mi
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Bowdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,875. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,959
−3%since 1990
from 2,020 in 1990
1990 – 2025
576 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 594 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+9%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bowdon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,875
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,778 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,968
+56%since 1990
from $9,599 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$399
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
42.1% rent
2.6
−1%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,588)
Black21.4%(432)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score42%(849)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,389)
Black25%(490)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(47)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score52%(1,018)
52
+24%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−2%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowdon, Georgia?

Bowdon, Georgia has about 1,959 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bowdon, Georgia?

The typical household in Bowdon, Georgia earns about $27,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowdon, Georgia expensive?

In Bowdon, Georgia, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Bowdon, Georgia?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bowdon, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowdon, Georgia?

About 17.5% of people in Bowdon, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowdon, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowdon, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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