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Bowman

South Carolina · 770 residents (2025 est.) · 1.177 sq mi
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Bowman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,347. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 507 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $69,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
691
−42%since 2000
from 1,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 1,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+21%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:770 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5977619251K1K1990201020202024Bowman
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,347
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,329
+74%since 2000
from $11,662 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+15%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,600
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(352)
Black68.7%(823)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.7%(643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(112)
Black77%(532)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(8)
Diversity Score47.2%(326)
Diversity Score
47
−12%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+148%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.1%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+33.5 ptssince 2017
from 43.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowman, South Carolina?

Bowman, South Carolina has about 691 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowman, South Carolina?

The typical household in Bowman, South Carolina earns about $35,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowman, South Carolina expensive?

In Bowman, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $69,600, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Bowman, South Carolina?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bowman, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowman, South Carolina?

About 37.3% of people in Bowman, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowman, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowman, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 372 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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