Bow is a CDP located in Skagit County Washington. Bow has a 2024 population of 416. Bow is currently growing at a rate of 7.49% annually but its population has decreased by -6.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 447 in 2020.
The average household income in Bow is $84,584 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Bow is 40.5 years: 58.4 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 76.54% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 23.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 199 | 2.93 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Married | 166 | 2.62 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 21 | 6.52 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 12 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
89.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 26.04% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 3.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 13.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 4.67% |
| High School Graduate | 176 | 43.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 37 | 9.09% |
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 | 336 | 230 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 71 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 32 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 45.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,750 | $48,474 | $13,772 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$36,750
Average Earnings
$48,474
Average Male
$13,772
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.56% of Bow residents speak only English, while 21.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.44% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,875 | $81,333 |
| Households | $67,017 | $84,584 |
| Married Families | $66,627 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
75.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
84.9%
Male Marriage Rate
68.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 3.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
84.8%
Labor Force Participation
81%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
73.8%
Born in Bow
94.01%
Native Born
5.99%
Foreign Born
5.99%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.01% of Bow residents were born in the United States, with 73.8% having been born in Washington. 5.99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 416 | 29 | 7.49% |
| 2023 | 387 | 30 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 357 | -130 | -26.69% |
| 2021 | 487 | 40 | 8.95% |
| 2020 | 447 | 0 | 0% |