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Bowdon, Georgia
Bowdon, city, in Carroll County, Georgia. Bowdon had 2,298 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,161 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,006 (±531). GEOID 1309544.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,298
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,161 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,006 ±531
Median household income
$65,337
±$27,287 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$167,500
±$105,913 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$919
±$81 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Bowdon and what county is it in?
Bowdon is a city in Carroll County, Georgia. It covers 3.4 square miles of land, 636 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bowdon is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bowdon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,298 people lived in Bowdon on July 1, 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,161 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,006 (±531).
| Measure | Bowdon | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,006 ±531 | 124,569 | no clear change |
| Households | 847 ±206 | 44,106 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.36 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 942 ±201 | 47,840 | no clear change |
Bowdon's population since 2000
From 1,959 in 2000 to 2,298 in 2025: up 17.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bowdon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bowdon?
The median resident of Bowdon is 39.7 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.7%.
| Measure | Bowdon | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 ±8.4 | 35.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.4% ±5.4 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±8.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Male | 53.5% ±5.9 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.8% ±9.7 pts | 66.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.7% ±8.0 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±5.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6% ±6.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.0% ±6.6 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.6% ±9.5 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.7% ±6.2 pts | 23.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2% ±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±5.1 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±1.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bowdon earn?
Half of Bowdon's 847 households earn less than $65,337 a year (±$27,287), against $73,714 in Carroll County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $40,518 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bowdon | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,337 ±$27,287 | $73,714 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,487 ±$13,102 | $90,516 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,757 ±$6,538 | $33,089 | +$8,574 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.4% ±9.5 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1% ±21.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0% ±8.0 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% ±4.4 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.0% ±10.4 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bowdon?
Owners occupy 51.9% of Bowdon's occupied homes and renters 48.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 by its owner (±$105,913). The median renter pays $919 a month including utilities, and 42.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bowdon | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,500 ±$105,913 | $255,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $919 ±$81 | $1,153 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.6% ±18.4 pts | 44.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,324 ±$256 | $1,477 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.9% ±10.8 pts | 71.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.1% ±10.8 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Housing units | 942 ±201 | 47,840 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.3% ±12.2 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.0% ±12.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.5% ±5.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.1% ±11.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bowdon building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in Bowdon in 2025 (19 in single-family houses), 8.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bowdon work and get to work?
86.3% of Bowdon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes.
| Measure | Bowdon | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.4% ±9.0 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.3% ±9.6 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2% ±8.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±3.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±3.9 | 29.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bowdon?
No census tract lies mostly in Bowdon; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9112.01Carroll County | 2,796 | $55,481 |
| Tract 9104Carroll County | 3,814 | $74,519 |
| Tract 9112.02Carroll County | 2,802 | $81,219 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bowdon) · Census block assignment files
How does Bowdon compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bowdon is the 7,182nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 227th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Bowdon ranks 154th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 227th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 106th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 242nd | 360 |
| Median household income | 154th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 142nd | 357 |
| Median home value | 235th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 222nd | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 147th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 282nd | 343 |
| Median age | 112th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 248th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 167th | 359 |
Bowdon's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Bowdon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bowdon?
21 of the 57 figures for Bowdon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bowdon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bowdon.