City · Maryland
Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, city, in Prince George's County, Maryland. Bowie had 58,383 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 58,329 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 57,926 (±93). GEOID 2408775.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
58,383
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 58,329 · ACS 2020-2024: 57,926 ±93
Median household income
$141,995
±$5,287 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$459,300
±$7,307 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$2,330
±$58 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Bowie and what county is it in?
Bowie is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It covers 20.4 square miles of land, 2,854 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bowie is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 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 Bowie, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 58,383 people lived in Bowie on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 58,329 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 57,926 (±93).
| Measure | Bowie | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 57,926 ±93 | 959,754 | −555 |
| Households | 21,551 ±581 | 347,744 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.07 | 2.70 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 22,070 ±581 | 365,506 | no clear change |
Bowie's population since 2000
From 50,269 in 2000 to 58,383 in 2025: up 16.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bowie 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 Bowie?
The median resident of Bowie is 44.0 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 53.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.5%. 16.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bowie | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 ±1.6 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.1% ±1.4 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±1.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±1.4 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.0% ±1.5 pts | 22.5% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.5% ±2.0 pts | 10.8% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 53.4% ±2.3 pts | 58.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.7 pts | 3.9% | −1.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.1% ±1.8 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.0% ±2.1 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±1.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±0.8 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1% ±0.8 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.4% ±2.0 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.6% ±1.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±2.0 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Bowie earn?
Half of Bowie's 21,551 households earn less than $141,995 a year (±$5,287), against $101,798 in Prince George's County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $139,484 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bowie | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $141,995 ±$5,287 | $101,798 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $164,027 ±$6,733 | $125,138 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,564 ±$2,623 | $46,366 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.8% ±2.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.0% ±1.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±0.8 pts | 97.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±1.0 pts | 93.8% | – |
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 Bowie?
Owners occupy 83.9% of Bowie's occupied homes and renters 16.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $459,300 by its owner (±$7,307). The median renter pays $2,330 a month including utilities, and 47.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bowie | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $459,300 ±$7,307 | $426,000 | +$43,202 |
| Median gross rent | $2,330 ±$58 | $1,799 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.1% ±7.2 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,644 ±$72 | $2,456 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.9% ±1.9 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.1% ±1.9 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 22,070 ±581 | 365,506 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4% ±1.9 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
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 do people in Bowie work and get to work?
60.6% of Bowie's workers drive alone and 26.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Bowie | Prince George's County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.8% ±1.3 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.6% ±2.3 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±1.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.0% ±0.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.0% ±2.3 pts | 17.9% | +21.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.8 min ±1.1 | 35.2 min | −2.4 min |
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 Bowie?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Bowie, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $89,821 (Tract 8005.20) to $200,781 (Tract 8005.22).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8005.13Prince George's County | 6,445 | $152,643 |
| Tract 8004.02Prince George's County | 5,181 | $125,480 |
| Tract 8005.11Prince George's County | 5,582 | $126,220 |
| Tract 8004.03Prince George's County | 4,140 | $157,917 |
| Tract 8005.04Prince George's County | 4,481 | $145,455 |
| Tract 8005.15Prince George's County | 4,184 | $125,564 |
| Tract 8004.10Prince George's County | 6,663 | $187,727 |
| Tract 8005.19Prince George's County | 4,170 | $158,519 |
| Tract 8005.16Prince George's County | 3,725 | $124,848 |
| Tract 8004.09Prince George's County | 6,955 | $159,028 |
| Tract 8005.05Prince George's County | 2,602 | $153,750 |
| Tract 8005.20Prince George's County | 2,261 | $89,821 |
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 Bowie) · Census block assignment files
How does Bowie compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bowie is the 702nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Bowie ranks 84th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 66th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 126th | 326 |
| Median household income | 84th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 86th | 326 |
| Median home value | 132nd | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 48th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 203rd | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 97th | 325 |
| Median age | 80th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 111th | 323 |
| Work from home | 66th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 89th | 325 |
Bowie's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Bowie 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 Bowie?
8 of the 57 figures for Bowie 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 Bowie 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 Bowie.