Bowie is a city located in Prince George's County Maryland. Bowie has a 2024 population of 56,924. Bowie is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Bowie is $156,749 with a poverty rate of 3.45%. The median age in Bowie is 43.2 years: 40.8 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bowie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33,095 | 57.14% |
| White | 16,674 | 28.79% |
| Two or more races | 3,750 | 6.47% |
| Other race | 2,275 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 1,991 | 3.44% |
| Native American | 137 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,875 | 2.75 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Married | 10,820 | 3.36 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 5,836 | 1.18 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 3,340 | 3.43 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 879 | 3.11 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
86.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,560 | 3.74% |
| Associates Degree | 3,160 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,424 | 25.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,101 | 24.24% |
| High School Graduate | 7,897 | 18.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 801 | 1.92% |
| Some College | 7,720 | 18.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 23,299 | 22,167 | 12,246 |
| White | 12,881 | 12,339 | 6,009 |
| Hispanic | 2,738 | 2,242 | 832 |
| 2+ Races | 1,779 | 1,725 | 921 |
| Asian | 1,580 | 1,449 | 896 |
| Other Race | 1,392 | 1,027 | 236 |
| Native American | 132 | 48 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,551 | $81,509 | $84,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,176 | $113,061 | $100,948 |
| High School Graduate | $52,640 | $53,623 | $52,068 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,320 | $40,645 | $35,568 |
| Overall | $75,833 | $75,827 | $75,838 |
| Some College | $64,241 | $67,598 | $59,754 |
$75,833
Average Earnings
$75,827
Average Male
$75,838
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.62% of Bowie residents speak only English, while 15.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32,716 | 1,026 | 3.14% |
| White | 15,629 | 651 | 4.17% |
| Hispanic | 4,761 | 180 | 3.78% |
| Other | 2,275 | 138 | 6.07% |
| Native | 137 | 60 | 43.8% |
| Asian | 1,991 | 31 | 1.56% |
| Multiple | 3,749 | 24 | 0.64% |
3.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.37%
Male Poverty Rate
3.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bowie is Native, with 43.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bowie is Multiple, with 0.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.62% |
| High School | 4.77% |
| Some College | 4.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.6% |
| Female Employed | 1.62% |
| Male Employed | 1.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $150,120 | $171,668 |
| Households | $138,797 | $156,749 |
| Married Families | $169,804 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $97,899 | $108,893 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,405
Number of Veterans
3,550
Male Veterans
855
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1,829 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,656 |
| Vietnam | 945 |
| Korea | 107 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,478 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,189 |
| 65 to 74 | 775 |
| 75+ | 632 |
| 18 to 34 | 331 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,236 | 8.65% |
| White | 1,755 | 12.71% |
| 2+ Races | 264 | 11.62% |
| Asian | 106 | 6.31% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 3.09% |
| Other Race | 44 | 2.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.54%
Born in Bowie
84.09%
Native Born
15.91%
Foreign Born
4.26%
Non Citizen
11.65%
Naturalized
84.09% of Bowie residents were born in the United States, with 33.54% having been born in Maryland. 4.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 55,277 | -330 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 55,607 | -329 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 55,936 | -329 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 56,265 | -330 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 56,595 | -329 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 56,924 | -330 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 57,254 | 62 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 57,192 | -545 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 57,737 | -505 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 58,242 | -44 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 58,286 | 65 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 58,221 | 82 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 58,139 | 160 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 57,979 | 215 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 57,764 | 479 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 57,285 | 648 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 56,637 | 530 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 56,107 | 576 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 55,531 | 546 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 54,985 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 50,269 | 12,680 | 33.73% |
| 1990 | 37,589 | 3,894 | 11.56% |
| 1980 | 33,695 | -1,333 | -3.81% |
| 1970 | 35,028 | 33,928 | 3084.36% |
| 1960 | 1,100 | 300 | 37.5% |
| 1940 | 800 | -54,477 | -98.55% |