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Bowman

South Carolina · 968 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 $27,813. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 230 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,900. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
968
−19%since 2000
from 1,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
822 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5977619251K1K1990201020202024Bowman
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,813
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,249
+14%since 2000
from $11,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,900
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−34%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(270)
Black69.7%(675)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.7%(520)
Diversity Score
54
Unchangedsince 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowman, South Carolina?

Bowman, South Carolina has about 968 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bowman, South Carolina earns about $27,813 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 $43,900, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Bowman, South Carolina?

About 11.4% 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 38.0% 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 95 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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