Bowie County, TX
Living in Bowie County
Bikeability6
Walkability10
Commute91
Public Transit8
Affordability82
Public Safety42
Airports4
Hospitals38
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
93kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black24%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$604Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bowie County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Bowie County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bowie County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado34
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bowie County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bowie County, TX
Colleges
Colleges near Bowie County, TX
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
19 miles, E
East Texas Baptist University
61 miles, S
Wiley College
63 miles, S
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
69 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bowie County, TX
Christus St Michael Health System
20 miles, E
Wadley Regional Medical Center
22 miles, E
Riverview Behavioral Health
22 miles, E
Little River Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Bowie County, TX
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
25 miles, E
East Texas Regional Airport
75 miles, S
Shreveport Regional Airport
77 miles, SE
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
94 miles, SW