What is the largest city in Bowie County, TX?

Texarkana is the largest city or town in Bowie County, with about 35,992 residents.

How many ZIP codes are in Bowie County?

Bowie County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75501, 75503, 75559, 75561, 75567.

What is the population of Bowie County, TX?

About 92,115 people live in Bowie County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What counties border Bowie County?

Bowie County borders Miller County, AR, McCurtain County, OK, Cass County, Morris County, Little River County, AR, Red River County.

Bowie County, TX: Cities, ZIP Codes & Local Data

Population

92,115

Land area

885sq mi

People per sq mi

104

ZIP codes

9

Bowie County at a glance

By population, it ranks 44th among 254 counties in Texas.
The median household income is $59,803, 24% below the Texas median of $78,476.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,000 (39% below Texas) and median rent is $988 a month.
Its largest cities are Texarkana (35,992), Wake Village (5,867) and New Boston (4,571).

Local data for Bowie County, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bowie County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$59,803

Poverty rate

16.2%

Median home value

$173,000

Prices +0.9% in a year

Median rent

$988/mo

Homeownership

63.4%

Bachelor's or higher

23.6%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

18.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,140), Irish Americans (6,048), German Americans (5,724).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,927

42,360 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,921

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$844M

FY 2026, $9,086 per person

PPP loans

$192M

2,857 loans, 24,603 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$522K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans

How people get to work

Bowie County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Drove alone82.6%
Carpooled8.5%
Public transit0.2%
Walked1.1%
Bicycle0.0%
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
Worked from home6.5%

Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bowie County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

762

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

215

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 32°F

52.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 10 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bowie County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.7%

U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

16.0%

U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.1%

U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bowie County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Bowie County, TX?: Texarkana is the largest city or town in Bowie County, with about 35,992 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Bowie County?: Bowie County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75501, 75503, 75559, 75561, 75567.
What is the population of Bowie County, TX?: About 92,115 people live in Bowie County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Bowie County?: Bowie County borders Miller County, AR, McCurtain County, OK, Cass County, Morris County, Little River County, AR, Red River County.