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Bowie

Maryland · 54,727 residents · 20.434 sq mi
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Bowie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,671. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $358,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,727
+9%since 2000
from 50,269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,678 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K42K48K54K61K1990201020202024Bowie
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,671
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,975
+37%since 2000
from $30,703 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,726
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,094 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+71%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(21,287)
Black47.9%(26,199)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(3,086)
Asian4.1%(2,229)
Other3.2%(1,755)
Diversity Score76.4%(41,814)
Diversity Score
76
+21%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowie, Maryland?

Bowie, Maryland has about 54,727 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowie, Maryland?

The typical household in Bowie, Maryland earns about $101,671 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 $358,300, and the typical rent is about $1,726 a month.

How educated are people in Bowie, Maryland?

About 45.8% 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 3.3% 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 17,138 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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