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Bowersville

Ohio · 261 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Bowersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,450. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
−10%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,582 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+7%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2032432833233631990201020202024Bowersville
2024216
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,450
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,431
+23%since 2000
from $14,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+25%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(238)
Black1.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(9)
Diversity Score15.9%(42)
Diversity Score
16
+818%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowersville, Ohio?

Bowersville, Ohio has about 261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowersville, Ohio?

The typical household in Bowersville, Ohio earns about $37,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowersville, Ohio expensive?

In Bowersville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Bowersville, Ohio?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bowersville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowersville, Ohio?

About 12.8% of people in Bowersville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowersville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowersville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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