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Bowman, ND
City in Bowman County, North Dakota.
Population
1,499
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
804
ZIP codes
0
Bowman and its ZIP codes
Bowman at a glance
- Bowman is about 71 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 37th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $62,786, 18% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,800 (30% below North Dakota) and median rent is $713 a month.
Local data for Bowman, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowman, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,786
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.2%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
11.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (478), Norwegian Americans (368), Polish Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bowman County. PPP loans are for Bowman.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,718
1,482 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,567
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.95M
FY 2026, $12,011 per person
How people get to work
Bowman, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 11.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowman, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
17.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowman, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Bowman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RhameCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| ScrantonCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| GascoyneCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| AmidonCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| ReederCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| MarmarthCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowman, ND in?
- Bowman is in Bowman County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Bowman, ND?
- About 1,499 people live in Bowman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowman?
- Nearby places include Rhame (12 mi), Scranton (13 mi), Gascoyne (17 mi), Amidon (21 mi), Reeder (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023