Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bowie, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,770

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.4%4,926

Hispanic/Latino

10.7%615

Two or More

3.4%195

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%24

Black

0.1%7

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%235

High School Diploma

36.9%1,369

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%174

Some College (1+ yr)

18.6%689

Associate's Degree

6.2%229

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%249

Master's Degree

6.5%242

Doctorate

0.2%7

HS or Higher

86.1%

BA or Higher

13.4%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,300

Median Renti

$1,080

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.7%1,625

Renter-Occupied

31.3%740

Total Units

2,625

Homeownership

68.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

119

$750–$1,000

103

$1,000–$1,250

157

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

197

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%15

2010–2019

9.7%255

2000–2009

7.4%193

1990–1999

6.5%170

1980–1989

6%157

1970–1979

26.7%701

1960–1969

15.8%415

1950–1959

11.4%299

1940–1949

8.6%225

1939 or earlier

7.4%195

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.4%1,380

Electricity

37%876

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%96

Wood

0.5%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,488

Mean Household Incomei

$68,898

Per Capita Incomei

$28,464

Poverty Ratei

16.3%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

2,320

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1482.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

2,170

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

348(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured