Bowie, MD
Living in Bowie
Bikeability59
Walkability42
Commute9
Public Transit70
Affordability16
Public Safety83
Airports97
Hospitals9
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58kPopulation+4.2k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black52%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$113kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty
40 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector54%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$338kMedian Home Value-$20k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$282 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196932%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K40%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bowie
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Prince George's County29
Property Crime in Bowie
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Prince George's County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bowie
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding30
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bowie, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bowie, MD
Belair Baptist Christian Academy
1 miles, N
St Matthew's Early Education Center
1 miles, N
St Pius X School
1 miles, N
Victory Christian Academy
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bowie, MD
Bowie State University
4 miles, N
University of Maryland Global Campus
6 miles, SW
Capitol Technology University
9 miles, NW
University of Maryland-College Park
11 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bowie, MD
Doctors' Community Hospital
7 miles, W
Umd Prince George's Hospital Ctr
10 miles, W
Anne Arundel Medical Center
11 miles, E
Laurel Regional Medical Center
12 miles, NW