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Bowbells

North Dakota · 406 residents · 0.951 sq mi
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Bowbells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,455. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 102 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,000. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

406
−20%since 1990
from 508 in 1990
1990 – 2025
427 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 534 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+1%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2433153884605321990201020202024Bowbells
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,455
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,929 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,491
+67%since 1990
from $9,299 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
−12.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
17.8% rent
1.1
−17%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(508)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(401)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
1
−36%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−41%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowbells, North Dakota?

Bowbells, North Dakota has about 406 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bowbells, North Dakota?

The typical household in Bowbells, North Dakota earns about $30,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowbells, North Dakota expensive?

In Bowbells, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Bowbells, North Dakota?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bowbells, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowbells, North Dakota?

About 8.6% of people in Bowbells, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowbells, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowbells, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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