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Bowie

Texas · 5,219 residents · 5.519 sq mi
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Bowie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,452. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

5,219
+5%since 1990
from 4,990 in 1990
1990 – 2025
946 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 904 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+1%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Bowie
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,452
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,950
+46%since 1990
from $10,247 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.4%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$495
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
70.3%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
29.7% rent
1.9
−8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(549)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(4,861)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(247)
Asian0.5%(26)
Diversity Score12.8%(669)
13
+17%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−13%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowie, Texas?

Bowie, Texas has about 5,219 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bowie, Texas?

The typical household in Bowie, Texas earns about $29,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowie, Texas expensive?

In Bowie, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Bowie, Texas?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bowie, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowie, Texas?

About 14.4% of people in Bowie, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowie, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowie, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 229 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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