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Bowerston

Ohio · 398 residents · 0.506 sq mi
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Bowerston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,071. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,300. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
398
−4%since 2000
from 414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 818 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3433824224625011990201020202024Bowerston
2024420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,071
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$13,303
−13%since 2000
from $15,267 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+60%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(393)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(7)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+77%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowerston, Ohio?

Bowerston, Ohio has about 398 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowerston, Ohio?

The typical household in Bowerston, Ohio earns about $31,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowerston, Ohio expensive?

In Bowerston, Ohio, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Bowerston, Ohio?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bowerston, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowerston, Ohio?

About 31.1% of people in Bowerston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowerston, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowerston, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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