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Bowdon

Georgia · 2,161 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 $36,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,800. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,161
+10%since 2000
from 1,959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
636 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+9%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bowdon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,644
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,654
+51%since 2000
from $14,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(1,451)
Black22.7%(491)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(67)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other4.1%(89)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,261)
Diversity Score
58
+12%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.8%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowdon, Georgia?

Bowdon, Georgia has about 2,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowdon, Georgia?

The typical household in Bowdon, Georgia earns about $36,644 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Bowdon, Georgia?

About 12.4% 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 19.3% 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 141 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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