Bowie is a city located in Montague County Texas. Bowie has a 2024 population of 6,138. Bowie is currently growing at a rate of 2.92% annually and its population has increased by 12.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,442 in 2020.
The average household income in Bowie is $66,133 with a poverty rate of 16.84%. The median age in Bowie is 34 years: 29.5 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bowie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,198 | 92.54% |
| Two or more races | 326 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 66 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,182 | 2.5 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Married | 966 | 3.21 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 891 | 1.2 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Female | 273 | 3.61 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 52 | 5.77 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 8.46% |
| Associates Degree | 240 | 6.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 394 | 11.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,492 | 41.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 4.51% |
| Some College | 829 | 23.22% |
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 | 3,123 | 2,706 | 344 |
| Hispanic | 333 | 287 | 188 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 189 | 44 |
| Other Race | 66 | 35 | 11 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 56.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,327 | $47,148 | $58,045 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $44,191 |
| High School Graduate | $44,286 | $58,141 | $22,244 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,500 | $0 | $22,423 |
| Overall | $46,530 | $56,250 | $31,775 |
| Some College | $57,675 | $70,203 | $50,294 |
$46,530
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$31,775
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.45% of Bowie residents speak only English, while 6.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,787 | 903 | 18.86% |
| Multiple | 326 | 16 | 4.91% |
16.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.72%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bowie is White, with 18.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bowie is Multiple, with 4.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.89% |
| High School | 15.67% |
| Some College | 6.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.96% |
| Male Employed | 8.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,545 | $80,509 |
| Households | $57,299 | $66,133 |
| Married Families | $78,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,064 | $39,269 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
442
Number of Veterans
345
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 130 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 163 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 340 | 9.14% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 36.41% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 20% |
| Native American | 27 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
71.52%
Born in Bowie
98.01%
Native Born
1.99%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
98.01% of Bowie residents were born in the United States, with 71.52% having been born in Texas. 0.62% 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 | 7,008 | 174 | 2.55% |
| 2028 | 6,834 | 174 | 2.61% |
| 2027 | 6,660 | 174 | 2.68% |
| 2026 | 6,486 | 174 | 2.76% |
| 2025 | 6,312 | 174 | 2.83% |
| 2024 | 6,138 | 174 | 2.92% |
| 2023 | 5,964 | 215 | 3.74% |
| 2022 | 5,749 | 185 | 3.32% |
| 2021 | 5,564 | 122 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 5,442 | 324 | 6.33% |
| 2019 | 5,118 | 56 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 5,062 | 44 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 5,018 | -24 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 5,042 | -17 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 5,059 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 5,060 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 5,066 | -34 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 5,100 | -123 | -2.35% |
| 2011 | 5,223 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 5,216 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,219 | 229 | 4.59% |
| 1990 | 4,990 | -620 | -11.05% |
| 1980 | 5,610 | 425 | 8.2% |
| 1970 | 5,185 | 619 | 13.56% |
| 1960 | 4,566 | 22 | 0.48% |
| 1950 | 4,544 | 1,074 | 30.95% |
| 1940 | 3,470 | 339 | 10.83% |
| 1930 | 3,131 | -48 | -1.51% |
| 1920 | 3,179 | 305 | 10.61% |
| 1910 | 2,874 | 274 | 10.54% |
| 1900 | 2,600 | -4,408 | -62.9% |