Bowie County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Bowie County, Texas has a population of 92,115, the 44th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,803 and the median home value is $173,000. The poverty rate is 16.2%.

Bowie County Quick Facts

Population 92,115

Median Household Income $59,80390% MOE ±$2,992

Median Home Value $173,00090% MOE ±$8,399

Poverty Rate 16.2%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.4%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 38.5 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 63.4%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.6%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.1%

Cities/Places 10

Population 92,115 44th of 254

Median Income $59,803 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.2%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Bowie County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	93,373	92,115	-1.3%
Median household income	$61,737	$59,803	No clear change (-3.1%)
Median home value¹	$146,947	$173,000	+17.7%
Median gross rent	$937	$988	+5.5%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Bowie

$59,803

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bowie

$173,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.0%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 30.1%

$100K+ 26.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.9%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

6.0%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

6.5%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

55.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.4%

Renter 36.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $988/mo 19.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.8%

18-34

21.9%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

22.1%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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	35,992	$50,573	22.0%	$171,500
Wake Village	5,867	$71,574	14.3%	$186,000
New Boston	4,571	$63,937	18.5%	$111,500
Nash	4,032	$50,592	13.8%	$156,200
Hooks	2,299	$43,555	25.2%	$69,800
De Kalb	1,976	$50,104	18.8%	$89,200
Red Lick	1,333	$136,250	3.9%	$320,800
Maud	988	$60,441	16.2%	$96,800
Redwater	747	$49,167	20.8%	$110,600
Leary	540	$58,750	16.5%	$153,800

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Population Overview

Bowie County is located in Texas with a total population of 92,115. 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 38.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bowie County is $59,803. This is 24% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $173,000. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Bowie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bowie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.9% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.7% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bowie County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 92,115, 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 $59,803 with a poverty rate of 16.2%.

How many cities are in Bowie County, Texas?

Bowie County contains 10 Census-designated places.