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Bowmore

North Carolina · 76 residents · 3.315 sq mi
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Bowmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,214. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,800. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−48%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.7
+59%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1450861211572000201020202024Bowmore
202488
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,214
−69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$15,866
+15%since 2000
from $13,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.7%
+41.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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

Median home value
$73,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$679
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+188%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(12)
Black43.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.6%(15)
Diversity Score80%(61)
Diversity Score
80
+49%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2011
from 89.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Female
71.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2013
from 50.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowmore, North Carolina?

Bowmore, North Carolina has about 76 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowmore, North Carolina earns about $18,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowmore, North Carolina expensive?

In Bowmore, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

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 45.7% of people in Bowmore, 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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