Bowdon

City in Wells County, North Dakota

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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.

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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Median age
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Bowdon, ND population

Bowdon had 137 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census137
Density545 per sq mi (210 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bowdon at a glance

StateNorth Dakota (ND)
CountyWells County
TypeCity
Population137 (2020)
Land area0.25 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Coordinates47.4685° N, 99.7089° W
ZIP code58418
Official websitebowdonnd.com
Census code (GEOID)3808580

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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