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Bowman, SC


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Bowman, South Carolina

Bowman, South Carolina, in Orangeburg county, is 49 miles SE of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 130 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. There are 1,198 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Bowman

In Bowman, about 42% of adults are married. People in Bowman are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bowman had a median family income of $29,167.

Political Inclinations

Bowman folks tended to give their money ($500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Bowman Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bowman that were owner-occupied was 72%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Bowman, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bowman Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bowman, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity93
Female Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime15
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