Bowman County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 2,906 #3,040 / 3,222
6th
Median Household Income $72,109 -4.0% #1,040 / 3,222
68th
Median Age 42.8 years +10.0% #1,279 / 3,222
60th
Median Home Value $164,900 -41.5% #1,912 / 3,222
41th
Median Gross Rent $765 -34.2% #2,377 / 3,222
26th
Poverty Rate 13.4% +6.6% #1,630 / 3,222
49th

Demographics

Bowman County has a population of 2,906, making it the #3,040 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Bowman County is $72,109, ranking #1,040 out of 3,222 counties — 4.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$72,109 −4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,040 of 3,222
68th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,193 −2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #800 of 3,222
75th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.4% +6.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,630 of 3,222
49th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.5% vs nat'l
Rank #730 of 3,222
77th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.0% −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,013 of 3,222
69th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.5 min −29.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,874 of 3,222
11th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Bowman County is $164,900 (-41.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.3%.

Median Home Value
$164,900 −41.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,912 of 3,222
41th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$765 −34.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,377 of 3,222
26th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.3% +29.3% vs nat'l
Rank #231 of 3,222
93th percentile
83.3% Homeownership

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Health

92.8% of residents in Bowman County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.

92.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.8% +1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,441 of 3,222
55th percentile

About Bowman County, North Dakota

Bowman County, North Dakota has a total population of 2,906, making it the 3,040th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bowman County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Bowman County is $72,109, which ranks #1,040 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Bowman County is $164,900, 41.5% below the national median. Renters in Bowman County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Bowman County, 27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.5 min.

Bowman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).

All data for Bowman County, North Dakota 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.