Bowman, GA

Bowman, Georgia

Bowman, Georgia, in Elbert county, is 26 miles NE of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 84 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 898 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Bowman

In Bowman, about 50% of adults are married. In Bowman, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bowman had a median family income of $33,542.

Political Inclinations

Bowman folks tended to give their money ($750) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Bowman Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bowman that were owner-occupied was 69%.

Commuting

In Bowman, 92% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Bowman, GA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Bowman Almanac

Bowman Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bowman Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bowman Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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