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Bowman

Georgia · 872 residents · 3.117 sq mi
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Bowman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
872
−3%since 2000
from 898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+22%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7318309291K1K1990201020202024Bowman
2024804
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,661
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,561
+48%since 2000
from $14,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(616)
Black22.5%(196)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(23)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other1.5%(13)
Diversity Score53.6%(467)
Diversity Score
54
+11%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowman, Georgia?

Bowman, Georgia has about 872 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowman, Georgia?

The typical household in Bowman, Georgia earns about $28,661 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Bowman, Georgia?

About 17.9% 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 36.2% 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 108 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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