Bowie County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92,115 | — | #664 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,803 | -20.4% | #2,100 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,489 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,000 | -38.6% | #1,746 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $988 | -15.0% | #1,034 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.6% | #2,158 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bowie County has a population of 92,115, making it the #664 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bowie County is $59,803, ranking #2,100 out of 3,222 counties — 20.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Bowie County is $173,000 (-38.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $988/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.4%.
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86.6% of residents in Bowie County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% below the national rate.
About Bowie County, Texas
Bowie County, Texas has a total population of 92,115, making it the 664th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bowie County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bowie County is $59,803, which ranks #2,100 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Bowie County is $173,000, 38.6% below the national median. Renters in Bowie County pay a median gross rent of $988 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bowie County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.4 min.
Bowie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%).
All data for Bowie County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.