Bowie County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bowie County is located in Texas with a total population of 92,321. It is the 44th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bowie County is 38.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bowie County is $59,295. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $161,300. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Bowie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bowie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.7% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.