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Bowie

Maryland · 58,383 residents (2025 est.) · 20.434 sq mi
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Bowie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,995. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $459,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,926
+15%since 2000
from 50,269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,835 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+21%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58,383 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
35K42K48K54K61K1990201020202024Bowie
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,995
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,778 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,564
+101%since 2000
from $30,703 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+13%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,330
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,094 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+57%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(30,709)
Black30.5%(15,339)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,468)
Asian2.9%(1,466)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(31,863)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(15,341)
Black53.4%(30,914)
Hispanic / Latino10%(5,783)
Asian3.3%(1,884)
Other6.9%(4,004)
Diversity Score78.7%(45,562)
Diversity Score
79
+24%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 92.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowie, Maryland?

Bowie, Maryland has about 57,926 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowie, Maryland?

The typical household in Bowie, Maryland earns about $141,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowie, Maryland expensive?

In Bowie, Maryland, the median home is worth about $459,300, and the typical rent is about $2,330 a month.

How educated are people in Bowie, Maryland?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bowie, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowie, Maryland?

About 3.8% of people in Bowie, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowie, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowie, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,337 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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