Bowie County, Texas Demographics 2026
Bowie County, Texas has a population of 92,321, the 44th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,295 and the median home value is $161,300. The poverty rate is 16.3%.
Bowie County Quick Facts
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
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bowie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana | 36,039 | $49,240 | 21.6% | $159,700 |
| Wake Village | 5,887 | $69,796 | 14.0% | $172,900 |
| New Boston | 4,593 | $57,344 | 18.1% | $99,000 |
| Nash | 3,952 | $36,705 | 26.0% | $144,200 |
| Hooks | 2,304 | $43,929 | 19.8% | $103,200 |
| De Kalb | 1,702 | $45,577 | 20.7% | $99,900 |
| Red Lick | 1,534 | $136,250 | 3.5% | $307,000 |
| Maud | 1,152 | $57,667 | 21.7% | $96,800 |
| Redwater | 957 | $48,942 | 18.3% | $89,700 |
| Leary | 564 | $53,750 | 17.5% | $164,800 |
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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. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bowie County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bowie County, Texas?
Bowie County has a population of 92,321, making it the 44th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Bowie County?
The median household income in Bowie County is $59,295 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.
How many cities are in Bowie County, Texas?
Bowie County contains 10 Census-designated places.