Bowers, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 270, Bowers'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

Bowers is a small community located in Delaware, within Kent County. The total population is 270. It ranks as the 71st most populous out of 79 Census-designated places in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bowers is 63.6 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 41.6 years. Only 5.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bowers is $67,500. This is 21% lower than the state median of $84,954. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.4%. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 81% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $304,200. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $352,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 73.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bowers has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.1% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 21.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 4.3%).

Education

43.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 35.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%. Notably, 22.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bowers, Delaware 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 Delaware state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 79 Census-designated places in Delaware. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.