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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bowman

North Dakota · 1,600 residents · 1.864 sq mi
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Bowman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,645. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $56,000. With a median age of 44.6, 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 44.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,600
−7%since 1990
from 1,713 in 1990
1990 – 2025
858 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 919 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.6
+17%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bowman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,645
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,906 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,851
+80%since 1990
from $10,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.8
−27%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,702)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.7%(47)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,578)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(30)
2
−32%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowman, North Dakota?

Bowman, North Dakota has about 1,600 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bowman, North Dakota earns about $31,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowman, North Dakota expensive?

In Bowman, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $56,000, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Bowman, North Dakota?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bowman, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowman, North Dakota?

About 7.5% of people in Bowman, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowman, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowman, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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