Median Income
$69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$210,000
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,220
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment
22.0%
511% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.7%
2% higher than US avg
How Bowden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,280
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$45,500
Unemployment22.0%
Poverty12.7%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,000
Rent$1,220
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units585
Rent Burden20.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,251 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+0.9%
Is Bowden a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bowden receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bowden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bowden is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 22.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bowden is $210,000, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school.
Bowden has a population of 1,280 with a density of 959 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 2% Asian.
Population
1,280
Total Population
2021 Census
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.1% |
The median household income in Bowden is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,500 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 22.0% |
| 511% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
The median home value in Bowden is $210,000, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $210,000 |
| 26% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,220 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 20.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.6% |
| Housing Units | 585 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Bowden vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,251 ft (991 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9288°N, 114.0349°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |