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Bowleys Quarters

Maryland · 6,755 residents · 3.145 sq mi
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Bowleys Quarters is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,342. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,755
+7%since 2000
from 6,314 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,148 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Bowleys Quarters
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,342
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,673
+36%since 2000
from $23,295 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,400
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+72%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(5,768)
Black6.1%(386)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(36)
Asian0.6%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(1,094)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(5,632)
Black11.1%(747)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(175)
Asian1.1%(73)
Other1.2%(81)
Diversity Score35.2%(2,378)
Diversity Score
35
+103%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowleys Quarters, Maryland?

Bowleys Quarters, Maryland has about 6,755 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowleys Quarters, Maryland?

The typical household in Bowleys Quarters, Maryland earns about $66,342 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowleys Quarters, Maryland expensive?

In Bowleys Quarters, Maryland, the median home is worth about $300,400, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Bowleys Quarters, Maryland?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bowleys Quarters, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowleys Quarters, Maryland?

About 4.3% of people in Bowleys Quarters, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowleys Quarters, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowleys Quarters, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,160 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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