Bowles, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bowles, California had a total population of 98, the 1462nd largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bowles Quick Facts
How Bowles Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 204 | 98 | -52.0% |
How Bowles Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bowles Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Fresno County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 545,970 | $70,991 | 20.1% | $374,800 |
| Clovis | 124,725 | $99,241 | 8.0% | $482,700 |
| Sanger | 26,699 | $77,500 | 15.8% | $364,800 |
| Reedley | 25,609 | $63,307 | 22.3% | $334,800 |
| Selma | 24,659 | $60,241 | 19.0% | $315,300 |
| Coalinga | 17,203 | $75,451 | 21.7% | $262,400 |
| Kerman | 16,815 | $59,799 | 21.3% | $370,900 |
| Parlier | 14,507 | $52,357 | 27.1% | $256,400 |
| Kingsburg | 12,755 | $76,913 | 10.8% | $373,800 |
| Mendota | 12,577 | $50,342 | 27.5% | $281,000 |
Cities Similar to Bowles
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 99 | $70,815 | N/A | 40.4% | 67.7% |
| El Monte Mobile Village | 99 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Robinson Mill | 100 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Sereno del Mar | 101 | $78,214 | $1,071,400 | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| Hyampom | 102 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 98, Bowles's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Bowles is a small community located in California, within Fresno County. The total population is 98. It ranks as the 1462nd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bowles is 71.7 years. This is 89% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bowles. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bowles, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bowles is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.4% vs 33.8%).
Education
36.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bowles, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bowles, California?
Bowles, California has a population of 98 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bowles, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bowles — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bowles, CA?
The ACS sample for Bowles recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bowles, California?
Bowles's population is 68.4% White, 0.0% Black, 20.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bowles, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bowles — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bowles, California?
36.7% of adults (25+) in Bowles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.