Living in Bowman, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bowman · Census data 2020–2024
Bowman has 804 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $40,625 (47% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $99,000, the median rent is $712/month.
Bowman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bowman at a glance
- Population
- 804
- Median age
- 51.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $40,625State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $99,000State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $712/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bowman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bowman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bowman the median home value is $99,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $712 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,080 a month in housing costs.
Bowman median household income
The median household income in Bowman is $40,625 and the income per person is $27,140. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Bowman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 440
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.98
Bowman demographics
- Population
- 804
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 407
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bowman ›
Education in Bowman
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Bowman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bowman
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 92.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Bowman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman | 804 | $40,625 | $99,000 | $712 |
| Royston | 2,258 | $34,435 | $220,800 | $545 |
| Franklin Springs | 1,108 | $75,729 | $207,500 | $939 |
| Canon | 879 | $42,308 | $118,300 | $857 |
| Comer | 2,029 | $52,891 | $223,800 | — |
| Elberton | 4,720 | $50,059 | $114,900 | $916 |
| Carlton | 245 | $84,375 | $173,900 | $1,313 |
| Hartwell | 4,562 | $49,280 | $165,700 | $728 |
| Danielsville | 952 | $67,500 | $219,900 | $719 |
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What is the median household income in Bowman, GA?
The median household income in Bowman is $40,625, 47% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bowman?
The median home value in Bowman is $99,000, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Bowman?
The median gross rent in Bowman is $712 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Bowman, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
What is the median age in Bowman?
The median age in Bowman is 51.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Bowman?
The average commute to work in Bowman is 28 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bowman?
The unemployment rate in Bowman is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bowman?
16.8% of adults in Bowman have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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