Bowman County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bowman County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,935. It is the 35th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bowman County is 42.7 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 10.7% 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 County is $83,773. This is 10% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $176,400. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Bowman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bowman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%.

Education

27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.