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Bowbells

North Dakota · 301 residents · 0.951 sq mi
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Bowbells is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,583. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 105 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,900. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−26%since 2000
from 406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
317 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2433153884605321990201020202024Bowbells
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,583
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,237
+257%since 2000
from $15,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(9)
Diversity Score14.5%(44)
Diversity Score
15
+1074%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+141%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.1%
+25.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowbells, North Dakota?

Bowbells, North Dakota has about 301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowbells, North Dakota earns about $79,583 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 $80,900, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Bowbells, North Dakota?

About 23.1% 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 2.7% 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 207 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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