Bowman, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 804, Bowman'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

Bowman is a small community located in Georgia, within Elbert County. The total population is 804. It ranks as the 426th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bowman is 51.3 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 14.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.7% 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 Bowman is $40,625. This is 47% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.7%. This is 137% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.1%. This is 78% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $99,000. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Bowman is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bowman is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.0% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (11.7%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bowman, Georgia 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 Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.