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Bowmore

North Carolina · 88 residents · 3.315 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−39%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
−7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1450861211572000201020202024Bowmore
202488
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,131
+125%since 2000
from $13,807 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+44.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.6%
+34.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+87%since 2010
from 0.207 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing27.5%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
86.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.1%
+65.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(32)
Black57.9%(84)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black67%(59)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(8)
Diversity Score60.7%(53)
Diversity Score
61
+13%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
77.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2011
from 89.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.3%
+35.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−50.7 ptssince 2013
from 50.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
22.0%
−61.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowmore, North Carolina?

Bowmore, North Carolina has about 88 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bowmore, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bowmore, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowmore, North Carolina?

About 38.6% of people in Bowmore, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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