Bow
Census-designated place in Skagit County, Washington
Bow is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Skagit County, Washington, with 203 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edison, 1.3 miles W.
- 203residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 174 / sq mipopulation density
- 98232ZIP code
About Bow
Bow is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Skagit County, Washington. It is located near the towns of Bay View, Edison, Burlington, and Mount Vernon. Bow is included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bow overlooks Samish Bay. The population of Bow is 203 in the 2020 census.
The 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge Bow Hill Railroad, complete with a working steam locomotive, is located in the Bow area. It can be found on the private property of Diz Schimke, who allows the public to ride the train during Christmastime in exchange for donations to the Alger food bank.
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Living in Bow
- Median household income
- $67,103
- Median home value
- $381,000
- Median age
- 50.2
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Bow had 203 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 203 |
|---|---|
| Density | 174 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bow at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Skagit County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 203 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.5613° N, 122.4078° W |
| ZIP code | 98232 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5307450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bow
- Edison1.3 mi W
- Alger4.9 mi NE
- Bay View5.7 mi SW
- Burlington7.5 mi SE
- Sedro-Woolley8.7 mi SE
- Mount Vernon10.9 mi SE
- Clear Lake11.0 mi SE
- Anacortes11.1 mi SW
- Sudden Valley11.6 mi N
- La Conner12.3 mi S
- Geneva12.7 mi N
- Bellingham13.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bow
What county is Bow in?
Bow is in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the population of Bow, WA?
203 people lived in Bow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bow, WA?
The ZIP code of Bow is 98232.
What is the elevation of Bow?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bow?
Edison (1.3 mi), Alger (4.9 mi), Bay View (5.7 mi), Burlington (7.5 mi), Sedro-Woolley (8.7 mi).
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