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Bowbells

North Dakota · 336 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 $38,125. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
336
−17%since 2000
from 406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+15%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2433153884605321990201020202024Bowbells
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,455 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,617
+91%since 2000
from $15,491 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction24.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing10.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$371
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−56.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−14%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(401)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian2.7%(9)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score9.5%(32)
Diversity Score
10
+669%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+83%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowbells, North Dakota?

Bowbells, North Dakota has about 336 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowbells, North Dakota earns about $38,125 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Bowbells, North Dakota?

About 7.1% 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 5.7% 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 172 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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