City · Texas
Bowie, Texas
Bowie, city, in Montague County, Texas. Bowie had 6,113 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,448 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,770 (±18). GEOID 4809640.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,113
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,448 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,770 ±18
Median household income
$57,488
±$6,909 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$174,300
±$24,541 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,080
±$185 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Bowie and what county is it in?
Bowie is a city in Montague County, Texas. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 987 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 6,113 people lived in Bowie on July 1, 2025, up 12.3% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,448 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,770 (±18).
| Measure | Bowie | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,770 ±18 | 21,046 | +720 |
| Households | 2,365 ±178 | 8,538 | +346 |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.18 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,625 ±207 | 10,348 | no clear change |
Bowie's population since 2000
From 5,219 in 2000 to 6,113 in 2025: up 17.1%. 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 34.4 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.7%.
| Measure | Bowie | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±5.4 | 44.2 | −7.9 |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±4.2 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5% ±3.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±2.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.7% ±4.1 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.4% ±4.6 pts | 83.6% | −6.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5% ±2.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±3.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6% ±5.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4% ±2.6 pts | 14.5% | −7.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1% ±5.4 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.4% ±4.4 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±3.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.8% ±8.7 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 2,365 households earn less than $57,488 a year (±$6,909), against $64,545 in Montague County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $50,114 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bowie | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,488 ±$6,909 | $64,545 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,898 ±$6,748 | $83,239 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,464 ±$2,650 | $33,660 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7% ±6.2 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.2% ±17.1 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1% ±6.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.6% ±6.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.6% ±7.5 pts | 80.9% | – |
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 68.7% of Bowie's occupied homes and renters 31.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,300 by its owner (±$24,541). The median renter pays $1,080 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bowie | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,300 ±$24,541 | $206,400 | +$70,553 |
| Median gross rent | $1,080 ±$185 | $1,008 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6% ±19.7 pts | 43.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,398 ±$282 | $1,558 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.7% ±7.8 pts | 79.9% | +12.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.3% ±7.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,625 ±207 | 10,348 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±4.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6% ±5.9 pts | 78.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.2% ±5.1 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.7% ±5.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4% ±3.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±5.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Bowie building?
Builders took permits for 15 new housing units in Bowie in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 2.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 Bowie work and get to work?
82.0% of Bowie's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.9 minutes.
| Measure | Bowie | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1% ±5.8 pts | 52.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±5.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0% ±7.0 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1% ±4.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2% ±3.4 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.9 min ±6.4 | 33.8 min | +11.6 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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bowie, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,438 (Tract 9505.02) to $61,602 (Tract 9505.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505.01Montague County | 3,398 | $61,602 |
| Tract 9505.02Montague County | 2,444 | $55,438 |
| Tract 9504.02Montague County | 3,336 | $73,938 |
| Tract 9504.01Montague County | 2,324 | $82,478 |
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 Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bowie is the 4,377th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 342nd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Bowie ranks 628th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 342nd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 205th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 536th | 979 |
| Median household income | 628th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 615th | 978 |
| Median home value | 559th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 455th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 329th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 698th | 877 |
| Median age | 642nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 554th | 973 |
| Work from home | 510th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 112th | 976 |
Bowie's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, 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?
15 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.