Bowdens, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Bowdens is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 88.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
88 Population 65/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $49,502 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 23.9%
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.8%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bowdens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population88
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Largest GroupWhite 48%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$49,502
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,769M
Commute7 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation141 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute7 min
Broadband67.0%
Libraries3

Is Bowdens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bowdens receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bowdens has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Bowdens enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bowdens has a population of 88 with a density of 65 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (52.3%), with 47.7% White.

Population

88
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 76.1%
Female 23.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Bowdens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only38.6%
51% below US avg
Spanish61.4%
358% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bowdens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bowdens is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes.

Income: Bowdens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$49,502
Avg Weekly Wage$944
IRS Avg AGI$56,445

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,557
County GDP$6,769M

Business (County)

Restaurants224
Healthcare252
Retail454
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,371
4% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time7.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied31.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,371
4% below US avg
In Bowdens, 42.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 28.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bowdens vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.8%
33% above US avg
Diabetes14.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure40.8%
Asthma12.0%
COPD6.9%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.3%
Physical Inactivity28.2%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate29.9%
Checkup Rate80.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access86.2%
Healthcare Facilities252

Crime Rates: Bowdens vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Bowdens has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.0 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall2.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates35.0619°N, 78.1084°W
County FIPS37191
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.4-point margin. 67.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 41.4%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
29% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.46
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density65/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access67.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities252
Restaurants224
Retail Stores454

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute7.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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