City

Bowie, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Montague County  ·  Texas

👥9,885Population
💰$64,467Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$202,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 12.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian0.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma77 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,344 (38.7%)
Some College805 (13.3%)
Associates1,160 (19.1%)
Bachelors585 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,087 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College13.3%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,467 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$202,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units4,937
Vacant Units978

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Bowie, TX

Bowie is a city in Texas, located in Montague County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,885 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Bowie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,467 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bowie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowie is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.56%).

Bowie, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Bowie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76230 9,885 $64,467 $202,000 $1,063 1.9% 27.6% 76.9%