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Bowdens

North Carolina · 122 residents · 1.36 sq mi
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Bowdens has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,153. Population has grown 39% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
+39%since 2023
from 88 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
90 / sq mi
+39%since 2023
from 65 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.7
+36%since 2023
from 46.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
3619234850466020202024Bowdens
2024122
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,153
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,816
−14%since 2023
from $49,502 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.219
+36%since 2023
from 0.161 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance100%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical100%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
38.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
71.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(42)
Black52.3%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(63)
Black36.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.3%(15)
Diversity Score73.5%(90)
Diversity Score
74
+18%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
Female
32.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowdens, North Carolina?

Bowdens, North Carolina has about 122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowdens, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bowdens, North Carolina earns about $83,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bowdens, North Carolina?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bowdens, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowdens, North Carolina?

About 12.3% of people in Bowdens, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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