Bowdon is a city located in Carroll County Georgia. Bowdon has a 2024 population of 2,229. Bowdon is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 3.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,157 in 2020.
The average household income in Bowdon is $68,183 with a poverty rate of 29.38%. The median age in Bowdon is 37.1 years: 35.7 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bowdon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,081 | 80.35% |
| Black or African American | 385 | 14.86% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 4.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,111 | 2.3 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Non Family | 406 | 1.07 | 30 | 70 |
| Married | 377 | 2.9 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Female | 254 | 3.21 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Male | 74 | 2.92 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 328 | 20.47% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 9.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 141 | 8.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 8.11% |
| High School Graduate | 492 | 30.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 5.56% |
| Some College | 277 | 17.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,257 | 906 | 221 |
| Black | 200 | 157 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 78 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 52 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 38.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $57,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,606 | $0 | $63,077 |
| High School Graduate | $27,168 | $0 | $26,862 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,167 | $60,517 | $31,033 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $96,042 | $30,208 |
$39,167
Average Earnings
$60,517
Average Male
$31,033
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.28% of Bowdon residents speak only English, while 1.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,914 | 371 | 19.38% |
| Black | 385 | 237 | 61.56% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 120 | 64.17% |
| Multiple | 124 | 45 | 36.29% |
29.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.63%
Male Poverty Rate
32.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bowdon is Hispanic, with 64.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bowdon is White, with 19.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.68% |
| High School | 27.24% |
| Some College | 14.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 20.49% |
| Female Employed | 16.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,625 | $83,700 |
| Households | $40,938 | $68,183 |
| Married Families | $74,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,396 | $40,002 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 2.32% |
| Black | 10 | 4.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.54%
Born in Bowdon
98.46%
Native Born
1.54%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.46% of Bowdon residents were born in the United States, with 79.54% having been born in Georgia. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,319 | 18 | 0.78% |
| 2028 | 2,301 | 18 | 0.79% |
| 2027 | 2,283 | 18 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 2,265 | 18 | 0.8% |
| 2025 | 2,247 | 18 | 0.81% |
| 2024 | 2,229 | 18 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 2,211 | 24 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 2,187 | 9 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 2,178 | 21 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 2,157 | 64 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 2,093 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 2,090 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 2,080 | 11 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 2,069 | 25 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 2,044 | 13 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 2,031 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,033 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 2,022 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2,022 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 2,025 | 0 | 0% |