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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bowman

South Carolina · 1,063 residents · 1.177 sq mi
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Bowman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,143. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,400. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,063
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
903 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−15%vs 2000
vs 36.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5977619251K1K1990201020202024Bowman
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,143
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,923
−41%vs 2000
vs $11,662 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$220
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $333 in 2000
US average: $450
71.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.9% in 2000
28.6% rent
2.0
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(336)
Black68.4%(727)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.6%(580)
55
+2%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.1%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+85%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bowman, South Carolina?

Bowman, South Carolina has about 1,063 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Bowman, South Carolina earns about $17,143 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 $34,400, and the typical rent is about $220 a month.

How educated are people in Bowman, South Carolina?

About 8.2% 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 30.8% of people in Bowman, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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