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Bowler

Wisconsin · 320 residents · 1.037 sq mi
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Bowler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,500. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
−7%since 2000
from 343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+6%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2293063844615381990201020202024Bowler
2024316
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,029
+36%since 2000
from $13,285 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+63%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(268)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(9)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(187)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other27%(86)
Diversity Score64.7%(207)
Diversity Score
65
+2263%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+158%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowler, Wisconsin?

Bowler, Wisconsin has about 320 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowler, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bowler, Wisconsin earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowler, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bowler, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $102,500, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Bowler, Wisconsin?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bowler, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowler, Wisconsin?

About 36.8% of people in Bowler, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowler, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowler, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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