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Bowman

Georgia · 868 residents (2025 est.) · 3.117 sq mi
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Bowman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,000. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
804
−10%since 2000
from 898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
258 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+37%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:868 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7318309291K1K1990201020202024Bowman
2024804
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,140
+86%since 2000
from $14,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
+11%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(663)
Black24.3%(218)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(675)
Black11.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(35)
Diversity Score34.9%(281)
Diversity Score
35
−28%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 26.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+45.6 ptssince 2017
from 36.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowman, Georgia?

Bowman, Georgia has about 804 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowman, Georgia?

The typical household in Bowman, Georgia earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowman, Georgia expensive?

In Bowman, Georgia, the median home is worth about $99,000, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Bowman, Georgia?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bowman, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowman, Georgia?

About 31.7% of people in Bowman, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowman, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowman, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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