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Bowman, GA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bowman Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bowman, GA

Comparing Bowman 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 Diversity94
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Age of the Population58
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Women46
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built85
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