City

Bowman, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Orangeburg County  ·  South Carolina

👥3,374Population
💰$39,694Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$115,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.3%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 53.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White41.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Black53.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
HS Graduate916 (45.1%)
Some College218 (10.7%)
Associates440 (21.7%)
Bachelors245 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree213 (10.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
HS Grad45.1%
Some College10.7%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,694 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$115,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units1,576
Vacant Units239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Bowman, SC

Bowman is a city in South Carolina, located in Orangeburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,374 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Bowman is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,694 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bowman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowman is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.08%).

Bowman, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Bowman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29018 3,374 $39,694 $115,400 $744 9.0% 22.5% 74.6%