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Bowman County

North Dakota · 2,993 residents · 1,161.809 sq mi
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Bowman County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,521. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $154,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,993
−8%since 2000
from 3,242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.8
+2%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Bowman County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(171)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(218)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(210)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(160)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(95)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(328)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(352)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.9%(266)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.2%(486)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.9%(387)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.2%(214)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(106)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,521
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,739
+108%since 2000
from $17,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing11.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,300
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+24%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bowman County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,195)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(22)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,760)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(129)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other1%(31)
Segregation Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.1%(158)
Honduran0.2%(5)
Guatemalan0.1%(2)
Ancestry
German39.1%(1,209)
Norwegian33.9%(1,049)
Swedish6.1%(190)
Polish5.5%(171)
Irish4.8%(147)
Czech3.7%(114)
English3.3%(102)
American2.5%(78)
Danish2.4%(73)
French2.2%(69)
Russian2.2%(67)
Italian1.4%(44)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1%(32)
Scottish0.6%(20)
Austrian0.5%(16)
Dutch0.5%(15)
Canadian0.3%(8)
Hungarian0.2%(6)
Welsh0.2%(5)
Slovak0.1%(4)
Belgian0.1%(2)
Latvian0.1%(2)
Finnish0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.9%(370)
Married52.7%(630)
Widowed5%(60)
Divorced11.4%(136)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(224)
Married50.2%(557)
Widowed17.9%(199)
Divorced11.6%(129)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowman County, North Dakota?

Bowman County, North Dakota has about 2,993 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowman County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Bowman County, North Dakota earns about $70,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowman County, North Dakota expensive?

In Bowman County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $154,300, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Bowman County, North Dakota?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bowman County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowman County, North Dakota?

About 7.6% of people in Bowman County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowman County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowman County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 603 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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