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Bowersville

Georgia · 444 residents · 3.251 sq mi
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Bowersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,656. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,400. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
444
+33%since 2000
from 334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+20%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713714725726731990201020202024Bowersville
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,656
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,502
+28%since 2000
from $13,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing14.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(285)
Black12.9%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.5%(95)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(308)
Black18.7%(83)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(8)
Diversity Score56%(249)
Diversity Score
56
+97%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.4%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
36.4%
−46.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowersville, Georgia?

Bowersville, Georgia has about 444 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowersville, Georgia?

The typical household in Bowersville, Georgia earns about $42,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowersville, Georgia expensive?

In Bowersville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Bowersville, Georgia?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bowersville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowersville, Georgia?

About 21.7% of people in Bowersville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowersville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowersville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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