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Bowdle

South Dakota · 470 residents · 0.64 sq mi
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Bowdle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,118. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $83,900. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
−18%since 2000
from 571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
734 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
+21%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3414104795486171990201020202024Bowdle
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,118
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,668
+94%since 2000
from $14,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+61%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(567)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(435)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other7.1%(33)
Diversity Score23.9%(112)
Diversity Score
24
+2628%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.5 min
−8%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowdle, South Dakota?

Bowdle, South Dakota has about 470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowdle, South Dakota?

The typical household in Bowdle, South Dakota earns about $49,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowdle, South Dakota expensive?

In Bowdle, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Bowdle, South Dakota?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bowdle, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowdle, South Dakota?

About 8.9% of people in Bowdle, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowdle, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowdle, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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