Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.7% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 569 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,932 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 8,613 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 10,786 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 4,925 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,333 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,344 ▼ 25% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,215 ▼ 45% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $959/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 39,654 |
| Vacant Units | 4,963 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bowie County is located in Texas and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 92,035 residents. With a median age of 39.03, it is a middle-aged county.
Bowie County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,344 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Bowie County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $154,215 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $959. Homeownership rates are high at 62.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Bowie County are majority White (61.61%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Bowie County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75559 | De Kalb | 5,276 | $58,147 | $128,700 | $690 | 4.3% | 27.0% |
| 75561 | Hooks | 4,954 | $58,025 | $128,700 | $977 | 3.6% | 31.4% |
| 75567 | Maud | 3,762 | $65,000 | $139,900 | $751 | 1.8% | 33.2% |
| 75569 | Nash | 3,601 | $38,750 | $148,400 | $926 | 3.9% | 32.5% |
| 75570 | New Boston | 11,047 | $66,003 | $130,700 | $779 | 5.1% | 24.9% |
| 75573 | Redwater | 246 | $67,188 | — | $959 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| 75574 | Simms | 1,286 | $69,676 | $112,500 | — | 0.0% | 29.3% |
| 75501 | Texarkana | 34,656 | $46,782 | $125,700 | $904 | 3.2% | 25.6% |
| 75503 | Texarkana | 27,207 | $67,733 | $214,400 | $1,185 | 4.1% | 43.2% |