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Bowen

Illinois · 494 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Bowen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,167. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,000. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
494
−8%since 2000
from 535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+9%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3624575526477421990201020202024Bowen
2024552
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,167
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,091 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,949
+13%since 2000
from $13,241 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$340
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+42%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(533)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(483)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(14)
Diversity Score9%(45)
Diversity Score
9
+1833%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowen, Illinois?

Bowen, Illinois has about 494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowen, Illinois?

The typical household in Bowen, Illinois earns about $24,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowen, Illinois expensive?

In Bowen, Illinois, the median home is worth about $46,000, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Bowen, Illinois?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bowen, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowen, Illinois?

About 32.8% of people in Bowen, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowen, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowen, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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