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Bowdon

Georgia · 2,040 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 $32,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,300. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

2,040
+4%since 2000
from 1,959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
600 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.1
+10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bowdon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,757
−8%since 2000
from $14,968 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
28.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$111,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$601
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
31.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
48.1% rent
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
26.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,389)
Black25%(490)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(47)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score52%(1,018)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,431)
Black23.3%(475)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(66)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other1.6%(32)
Diversity Score54.6%(1,114)
55
+5%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
18.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
22.2%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
54.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
3.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowdon, Georgia?

Bowdon, Georgia has about 2,040 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowdon, Georgia?

The typical household in Bowdon, Georgia earns about $32,500 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 $111,300, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Bowdon, Georgia?

About 10.6% 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 28.2% of people in Bowdon, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowdon, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowdon, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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