Bowen
Village in Hancock County, Illinois

Bowen is a village in Hancock County, Illinois, with 464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 689 ft (210 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Augusta, 6.0 miles E.
- 464residents (2020 Census)
- 689 ftelevation · 210 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 1,085 / sq mipopulation density
- 62316ZIP code
About Bowen
Bowen (formerly Bowensburg) is a village in southeast Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 464 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Bowen
- Median household income
- $63,750
- Median home value
- $80,700
- Median rent
- $579/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Bowen had 464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,085 per sq mi (419 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bowen at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 464 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2321° N, 91.0633° W |
| ZIP code | 62316 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1707510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bowen
- Augusta6.0 mi E
- West Point6.5 mi W
- La Prairie6.7 mi SE
- Bentley8.1 mi N
- Golden8.7 mi S
- Plymouth8.8 mi NE
- Basco9.8 mi NW
- Loraine10.0 mi SW
- Carthage13.0 mi N
- Camp Point13.5 mi S
- Coatsburg14.7 mi S
- Elvaston14.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bowen
What county is Bowen in?
Bowen is in Hancock County, Illinois.
What is the population of Bowen, IL?
464 people lived in Bowen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bowen, IL?
The ZIP code of Bowen is 62316.
What is the elevation of Bowen?
689 feet (210 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bowen?
Augusta (6.0 mi), West Point (6.5 mi), La Prairie (6.7 mi), Bentley (8.1 mi), Golden (8.7 mi).
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