Bowdon, ND

Census Place

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2023 Population
167
15.7% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Hoeven
Republican Party
US Senator
Kevin Cramer
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
48.1
13.4% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
36.5%
4.82% 1-year increase
2023 Employed Population
69
19.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bowdon, ND had a population of 167 people with a median age of 48.1 and a median household income of $N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bowdon, ND declined from 198 to 167, a −15.7% decrease and its median household income stayed from $N/A to $N/A, a NaNN% change.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bowdon, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (99.4%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.599%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Bowdon, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Bowdon, ND are U.S. citizens.

Most people in Bowdon, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bowdon, ND was 2 cars per household.

United StatesNorth DakotaWells County, NDEast Central North Dakota--Jamestown City PUMA, ND

Population & Diversity

Bowdon, ND is home to a population of 167 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Bowdon, ND residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 166 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (166 people) in Bowdon, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Bowdon, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bowdon, ND was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bowdon, ND
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    166 ± 85
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1 ± 2
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    0 ± 10

In 2023, there were 166 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (166 people) in Bowdon, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bowdon, ND as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,032 ± 1,349 people
  2. Canada
    2,767 ± 1,289 people
  3. Philippines
    2,721 ± 1,278 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,767 and Philippines with 2,721.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    11 ± 19
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2 ± 14
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 14

Bowdon, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Bowdon, ND employs 69 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Bowdon, ND were Accommodation & Food Services (20 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (11 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($112,917), Transportation & Warehousing ($112,917), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,063).

Employment

Occupations

69
2023 Value
± 68
−19.8%
1 Year decline
± 156%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bowdon, ND declined at a rate of −19.8%, from 86 employees to 69 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bowdon, ND, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (20 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (12 people), and Management Occupations (10 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bowdon, ND.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69
2023 Value
± 68
−19.8%
1 Year decline
± 156%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bowdon, ND declined at a rate of −19.8%, from 86 employees to 69 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bowdon, ND, are Accommodation & Food Services (20 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (11 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bowdon, ND, though some of these residents may live in Bowdon, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,063
Median earning men ± $42,058
$22,885
Median earning women ± $11,248

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($112,917), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,063), and Public Administration ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,038), Public Administration ($N/A), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.83%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.408% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.55% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (154k), Some college (149k), and Bachelors Degree (125k).

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Housing & Living

People in Bowdon, ND have an average commute time of 32.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bowdon, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Rent vs Own

87.2%
Homeownership
2023
71.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 87.2% of the housing units in Bowdon, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 91.6%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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Household Income

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$N/A
Median Household Income
± $N/A
86
Number of Households
± 38

In 2023, the median household income of the 86 households in Bowdon, ND stayed at $N/A from the previous year's value of $N/A.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bowdon, ND is from North Dakota.
0.432
2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota
0.436
2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2023, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.922% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (59.7%)
  2. Carpooled (34.3%)
  3. Walked (5.97%)

In 2023, 59.7% of workers in Bowdon, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (34.3%) and those who walked to work (5.97%).

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Commute Time

32.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bowdon, ND have a longer commute time (32.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.48% of the workforce in Bowdon, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bowdon, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bowdon, ND have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

36.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bowdon, ND (61 out of 167 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bowdon, ND is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

86.2% of the population of Bowdon, ND has health coverage, with 13.2% on employee plans, 27.5% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 20.4% on non-group plans, and 3.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1,294 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.622% increase from the previous year (1,286 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1425 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 448 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 26.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.8%
Uninsured
13.2%
Employer Coverage
27.5%
Medicaid
21.6%
Medicare
20.4%
Non-Group
3.59%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bowdon, ND declined by 5.97% from 14.6% to 13.8%.

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