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Bowman County, ND
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Bowman County, North Dakota.
Population
2,906
Land area
1,162sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Bowman County
Bowman County at a glance
- Bowman County is 78% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,109 a year, 6% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,900 (34% below North Dakota) and median rent is $765 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bowman (1,499), Scranton (387) and Rhame (184).
Local data for Bowman County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowman County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,109
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,009), Norwegian Americans (840), Polish Americans (171).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$16.95M
431 loans, 1,496 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,418
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bowman County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowman County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
475
Most often 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowman County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bowman County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bowman County, ND?
- Bowman is the largest city or town in Bowman County, with about 1,499 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bowman County?
- Bowman County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58623, 58643, 58653.
- What is the population of Bowman County, ND?
- About 2,906 people live in Bowman County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bowman County?
- Bowman County borders Fallon County, MT, Adams County, Harding County, SD, Slope County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023