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Bowdon, GA


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Bowdon, Georgia

Bowdon, Georgia, in Carroll county, is 49 miles SW of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 51 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta area. There are 1,959 residents in Bowdon.

The People and Families of Bowdon

In Bowdon, about 48% of adults are married. People in Bowdon are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bowdon had a median family income of $35,400.

Political Inclinations

Bowdon folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Bowdon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bowdon that were owner-occupied was 60%.

Commuting

In Bowdon, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bowdon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBowdon Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bowdon Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Bowdon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bowdon, GA

Comparing Bowdon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime24
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