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Bowdens, NC
Census-designated place in Duplin County, North Carolina.
Population
122
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
90
ZIP codes
0
Bowdens and its ZIP codes
Bowdens at a glance
- Bowdens is 59% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Duplin County. PPP loans are for Bowdens.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,638
19,630 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$345M
FY 2026, $7,087 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bowdens, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
508
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
528
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowdens, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Bowdens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WarsawTown | 4.2 mi | 3.2 |
| FaisonTown | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| TurkeyTown | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| CalypsoTown | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| Mount OliveTown | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| KenansvilleTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| MagnoliaTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| KeenerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.2 |
| ClintonCity | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| BonnetsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Rose HillTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| BrogdenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| DelwayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.6 |
| Seven SpringsTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowdens, NC in?
- Bowdens is in Duplin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Bowdens, NC?
- About 122 people live in Bowdens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowdens?
- Nearby places include Warsaw (4.2 mi), Faison (4.4 mi), Turkey (5.7 mi), Calypso (6.8 mi), Mount Olive (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023