Bowdon
City in Wells County, North Dakota

Bowdon is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, with 137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,808 ft (551 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hurdsfield, 10.5 miles W.
- 137residents (2020 Census)
- 1,808 ftelevation · 551 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 545 / sq mipopulation density
- 58418ZIP code
About Bowdon
Bowdon is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 137 at the 2020 census.
Bowdon was founded in 1899 by Richard Sykes, a landowner from England who named it after Bowdon, near Manchester where he lived.
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Living in Bowdon
- Median home value
- $72,900
- Median age
- 57.7
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Bowdon had 137 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 137 |
|---|---|
| Density | 545 per sq mi (210 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bowdon at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Wells County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 137 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4685° N, 99.7089° W |
| ZIP code | 58418 |
| Official website | bowdonnd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3808580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bowdon
- Hurdsfield10.5 mi W
- Fessenden13.1 mi N
- Sykeston14.5 mi E
- Cathay15.1 mi NE
- Goodrich19.4 mi W
- Hamberg22.3 mi NE
- Heimdal22.5 mi N
- Robinson22.8 mi S
- Harvey23.8 mi NW
- Pettibone25.8 mi S
- Denhoff25.9 mi W
- Tuttle26.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Bowdon
What county is Bowdon in?
Bowdon is in Wells County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Bowdon, ND?
137 people lived in Bowdon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bowdon, ND?
The ZIP code of Bowdon is 58418.
What is the elevation of Bowdon?
1,808 feet (551 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bowdon?
Hurdsfield (10.5 mi), Fessenden (13.1 mi), Sykeston (14.5 mi), Cathay (15.1 mi), Goodrich (19.4 mi).
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