Bowie, AZ

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    2024 Population
    384
    US Senator
    Mark Kelly
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ruben Gallego
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.5
    14.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    44.8%
    4.51% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $40,625
    12.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $60,700
    21.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    104

    About

    None of the households in Bowie, AZ 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.

    82.6% of the residents in Bowie, AZ are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Bowie, AZ was $60,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.7%.

    Most people in Bowie, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bowie, AZ was 4 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Bowie, AZ is home to a population of 384 people, from which 82.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 28.1% of Bowie, AZ residents were born outside of the country (108 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.08 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (151 people) in Bowie, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 140 Other (Hispanic) and 69 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    82.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    85%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 82.6% of Bowie, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bowie, AZ was 85%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bowie, AZ
    1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      151 ± 80
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      140 ± 101
    3. White (Non-Hispanic)
      69 ± 35
    82%
    Hispanic Population
    315 people

    In 2024, there were 1.08 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (151 people) in Bowie, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 140 Other (Hispanic) and 69 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    82% of the people in Bowie, AZ are hispanic (315 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      491,277 ± 16,626 people
    2. India
      45,077 ± 5,197 people
    3. Canada
      39,505 ± 4,867 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 491,277 Arizona residents, followed by India with 45,077 and Canada with 39,505.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    28.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    108 people
    33.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    133 people

    As of 2024, 28.1% of Bowie, AZ residents (108 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bowie, AZ was 33.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4 ± 20
    2. Korea
      4 ± 15

    Bowie, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bowie, AZ.

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    Health

    86.7% of the population of Bowie, AZ has health coverage, with 14.6% on employee plans, 43% on Medicaid, 22.7% on Medicare, 6.51% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.4% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 25% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    13.3%
    Uninsured
    14.6%
    Employer Coverage
    43%
    Medicaid
    22.7%
    Medicare
    6.51%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bowie, AZ declined by 3.65% from 13.8% to 13.3%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bowie, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bowie, AZ employs 104 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bowie, AZ were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (31 people), Retail Trade (14 people), and Public Administration (12 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,969), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($49,583), and Retail Trade ($26,944).

    Employment

    Occupations

    104
    2024 Value
    ± 94

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bowie, AZ stayed at a rate of 0%, from 104 employees to 104 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bowie, AZ, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (20 people), Sales & Related Occupations (16 people), and Material Moving Occupations (15 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bowie, AZ.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    104
    2024 Value
    ± 94

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bowie, AZ stayed at a rate of 0%, from 104 employees to 104 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bowie, AZ, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (31 people), Retail Trade (14 people), and Public Administration (12 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bowie, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Bowie, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,222
    Median earning men ± $7,384
    $34,167
    Median earning women ± $20,055

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,417).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are .

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.3%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% 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 9.21%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

    Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Bowie, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (46.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.54%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arizona

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    Mark Kelly
    Senator from Arizona3
    Assumed office on December 2, 2020
    Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.{{cite news |last1=Edmondson |first1=Catie |title=Mark Kelly Defeats Martha McSally in Crucial Arizona Senate Race |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/us/politics/arizona-mark-kelly.html |access-date=2 December 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=4 November 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Pathé |first1=Simone |title=Arizona Governor to Appoint Martha McSally to McCain's Senate Seat |url=https://www.rollcall.com/2018/12/18/arizona-governor-to-appoint-martha-mcsally-to-mccains-senate-seat/ |website=Roll Call |publisher=FiscalNote |access-date=2 December 2020 |url-access=subscription|date=18 December 2018 |language=en}}
    Ruben Gallego
    Senator from Arizona1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing Arizona.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bowie, AZ was $60,700 in 2024, which is 0.182 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $50,000 to $60,700, a 21.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Bowie, AZ is 79.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bowie, AZ have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bowie, AZ is higher than the national average, with an average of 4 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $60,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$25,602
    $118
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$51

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bowie, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    79.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.7% of the housing units in Bowie, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bowie, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $40,625
    Median Household Income
    ± $21,156
    148
    Number of Households
    ± 50

    In 2024, the median household income of the 148 households in Bowie, AZ grew to $40,625 from the previous year's value of $36,250.

    The following chart displays the households in Bowie, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bowie, AZ is from Arizona.
    0.456
    2024 Wage GINI in Arizona
    0.457
    2023 Wage GINI in Arizona

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.9%)
    3. Carpooled (5.94%)

    In 2024, 81.2% of workers in Bowie, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.94%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bowie, AZ have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Bowie, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Bowie, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    4 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bowie, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bowie, AZ have 4 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    44.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bowie, AZ (172 out of 384 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bowie, AZ is Hispanic, followed by Other and Two Or More.

    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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