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Bowdens

North Carolina · 196 residents · 1.36 sq mi
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Bowdens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has fallen 68% since 2021, a loss of 412 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

196
−68%vs 2021
vs 608 in 2021
2020 – 2024
144 / sq mi
−68%vs 2021
vs 447 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
38.6
+121%vs 2021
vs 17.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
3619234850466020202024Bowdens
2024122
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,625
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$11,445
+7%vs 2021
vs $10,663 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
6.3%
+6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$65,700
US average: $265,253
78.8%
+5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.6% in 2021
21.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black54.4%(331)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(277)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(377)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(38)
Black60.2%(118)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.2%(136)
69
+12%vs 2021
vs 62 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.0%
+22.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
US average: 26.9
64.4%
−6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
44.1%
+9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
85.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
6.1%
−12.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.4% in 2021
45.1%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.6% in 2021
12.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
48.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Bowdens, North Carolina?

Bowdens, North Carolina has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowdens, North Carolina earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowdens, North Carolina expensive?

In Bowdens, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $65,700.

How educated are people in Bowdens, North Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 6.3% 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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