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Bow

Washington · 585 residents · 1.167 sq mi
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Bow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,103. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $381,000. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

585
Unchangedsince 2023
from 584 in 2023
2020 – 2024
501 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 500 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.2
+24%since 2023
from 40.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
16527939450962320202024Bow
2024585
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,103
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,017 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$32,231
+14%since 2023
from $28,222 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.240
+5%since 2023
from 0.228 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$381,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $361,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
89.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
10.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
64.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.7
+5%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.9%(262)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.6%(261)
45
−1%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−5%since 2023
from 16.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
92.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
81.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
37.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
55.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
80.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
20.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bow, Washington?

Bow, Washington has about 585 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bow, Washington?

The typical household in Bow, Washington earns about $67,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bow, Washington expensive?

In Bow, Washington, the median home is worth about $381,000.

How educated are people in Bow, Washington?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bow, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bow, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Bow, Washington 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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