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Bowden, WV
Census-designated place in Randolph County, West Virginia.
Population
0
Land area
0.1sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Bowden and its ZIP codes
Local data for Bowden, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Bowden.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,908
10,309 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,300
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bowden, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 16°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bowden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElkinsCity | 7.9 mi | 3.7 |
| BeverlyTown | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| HarmanTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| WhitmerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MontroseTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HendricksTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HambletonTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DaileyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ParsonsCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| East DaileyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Womelsdorf (Coalton)Town | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| JuniorTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| NortonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BelingtonTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Valley BendCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowden, WV in?
- Bowden is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Bowden, WV?
- About 0 people live in Bowden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowden?
- Nearby places include Elkins (7.9 mi), Beverly (9.1 mi), Harman (10 mi), Whitmer (11 mi), Montrose (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023