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Bowdon

North Dakota · 131 residents · 0.251 sq mi
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Bowdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $30,000. With a median age of 63.9, 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 63.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
131
−6%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
63.9
−4%since 2000
from 66.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
591001411822231990201020202024Bowdon
202490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$21,957
−12%since 2000
from $24,843 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing44.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction41.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance20.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,000
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$225
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.3%
−64.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+49%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(138)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
Diversity Score
4
+112%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowdon, North Dakota?

Bowdon, North Dakota has about 131 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowdon, North Dakota earns about $36,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowdon, North Dakota expensive?

In Bowdon, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $30,000, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Bowdon, North Dakota?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bowdon, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowdon, North Dakota?

About 12.3% of people in Bowdon, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowdon, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowdon, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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