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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bowman

South Carolina · 1,198 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 $22,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,600. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,198
+13%since 1990
from 1,063 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,018 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 903 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+18%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5977619251K1K1990201020202024Bowman
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,143 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,662
+68%since 1990
from $6,923 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$333
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.4
+20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(336)
Black68.4%(727)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.6%(580)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(352)
Black68.7%(823)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score53.7%(643)
54
−2%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−46%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowman, South Carolina?

Bowman, South Carolina has about 1,198 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bowman, South Carolina earns about $22,750 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 $54,600, and the typical rent is about $333 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 30.3% of people in Bowman, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowman, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowman, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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