Bowers, DE
Living in Bowers
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute9
Public Transit1
Affordability68
Public Safety78
Airports88
Hospitals32
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
319Population+35 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated-10% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$3.7k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
70%Lived Here Last Year-24% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office26%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$217kMedian Home Value+$2k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$767Median Monthly Rent+$42 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas24%
Utility gas1%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bowers
United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32
Property Crime in Bowers
United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bowers
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bowers, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bowers, DE
Calvary Christian Academy
7 miles, NW
Central De Christian Academy
8 miles, W
High Road School of Delaware
8 miles, W
Holy Cross School
9 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bowers, DE
Wesley College
10 miles, NW
Delaware State University
11 miles, NW
Washington College
37 miles, W
Wilmington University
44 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bowers, DE
Dover Behavioral Health System
8 miles, NW
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
9 miles, NW
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
12 miles, S
Beebe Medical Center
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Bowers, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
52 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
57 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
89 miles, W