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Bowman

North Dakota · 1,470 residents · 1.864 sq mi
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Bowman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,893. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,470
−8%since 2000
from 1,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
−5%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bowman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,893
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,645 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,980
+70%since 2000
from $18,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,578)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(89)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other1.5%(22)
Diversity Score19.6%(288)
Diversity Score
20
+945%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowman, North Dakota?

Bowman, North Dakota has about 1,470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowman, North Dakota earns about $65,893 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 $160,100, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Bowman, North Dakota?

About 22.7% 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 7.9% 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 243 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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