bowie, texas

Bowie is a city located in Montague County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,219.

Geography

Bowie is located at 33°33'36" North, 97°50'40" West (33.560119, -97.844569). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.8 km² (3.8 mi²). 9.8 km² (3.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.53% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 5,219 people, 2,106 households, and 1,392 families residing in the city. The population density is 531.7/km² (1,378.6/mi²). There are 2,476 housing units at an average density of 252.2/km² (654.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.96% White, 0.08% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.23% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. 4.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,106 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% are non-families. 31.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.98. In the city the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.3 males. The median income for a household in the city is $29,452, and the median income for a family is $37,116. Males have a median income of $30,870 versus $19,506 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,950. 14.4% of the population and 11.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.8% of those under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

Handbook of Texas Online: Bowie, Texas The City of Bowie, Texas Chamber of Commerce Bowie Independent School District Website

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