Bowie County, Texas

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 92,321

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    Bowie County is a mid-sized county in Texas with a population of 92,321. The median household income is $59,295, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.3%, median home value is $161,300, and 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    92,321

    2023 estimate

    Rank #659 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $59,295

    Household

    Rank #1988 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $161,300

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #1793 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    22.1%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #1537 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    49.7%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    4.2%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    6.9%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    6.4%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Texas
    $64,737
    Bowie County
    $59,295

    8% below Texas avg·9% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Texas
    14.9%
    Bowie County
    16.3%

    9% below Texas avg·9% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Texas
    57.3%
    Bowie County
    54.6%

    5% below Texas avg·5% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $31,100

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    16.3%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    54.6%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Texas
    $171,960
    Bowie County
    $161,300

    6% below Texas avg·23% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Texas
    $963
    Bowie County
    $966

    0% above Texas avg·4% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Texas
    72.5%
    Bowie County
    62.7%

    14% below Texas avg·14% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Texas
    22.9%
    Bowie County
    29.6%

    29% below Texas avg·25% below national avg

    Housing Units

    39,791

    Households

    34,801

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.5

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,469

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    80.1%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    19 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Texas
    21.6%
    Bowie County
    22.1%

    2% above Texas avg·8% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Texas
    83.6%
    Bowie County
    90.0%

    8% above Texas avg·2% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    9.7%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    18.5%

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