Bowman is a town located in Orangeburg County South Carolina. Bowman has a 2024 population of 760. Bowman is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 780 in 2020.
The average household income in Bowman is $42,045 with a poverty rate of 35.43%. The median age in Bowman is 47.2 years: 28.4 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bowman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 511 | 78.37% |
| White | 134 | 20.55% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 293 | 2.23 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Non Family | 133 | 0 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Married | 76 | 3.26 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 59 | 3.71 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 25 | 2.08 | 68 | 32 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 12.53% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 12.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 7.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 232 | 48.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 3.55% |
| Some College | 52 | 10.86% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 356 | 299 | 34 |
| White | 118 | 98 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,875 | $0 | $36,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,375 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,286 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,768 | $32,560 | $33,393 |
| Some College | $25,125 | $25,125 | $0 |
$32,768
Average Earnings
$32,560
Average Male
$33,393
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.5% of Bowman residents speak only English, while 0.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 511 | 194 | 37.96% |
| White | 134 | 37 | 27.61% |
35.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.29%
Male Poverty Rate
35.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bowman is Black, with 37.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bowman is White, with 27.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.95% |
| Some College | 20.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 19.84% |
| Male Employed | 4.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,929 | $47,798 |
| Households | $33,250 | $42,045 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $32,398 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
23.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 46 | 12.71% |
| White | 13 | 11.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.3%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
81.29%
Born in Bowman
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
99.69% of Bowman residents were born in the United States, with 81.29% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 735 | -5 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 740 | -5 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 745 | -5 | -0.67% |
| 2026 | 750 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 755 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 760 | -5 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 765 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 768 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 771 | -9 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 780 | -109 | -12.26% |
| 2019 | 889 | -11 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 900 | -8 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 908 | -10 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 918 | -10 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 928 | -9 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 937 | -8 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 945 | -7 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 952 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 955 | -7 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 962 | 0 | 0% |