Bowen, IL

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Bowen Overview

710
TOTAL POPULATION
366
MALE POPULATION
344
FEMALE POPULATION
106.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.4
MEDIAN AGE
4.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,405
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,167
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,804
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
332
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bowen Zip Codes

Bowen Area Codes

Race in Bowen

The most populous races in Bowen are White / Caucasian (635 | 89.4%), Two or more Races (61 | 8.6%), and Black / African American (8 | 1.1%).
Race in Bowen
Race# Population% Population
Asian60.9%
Black / African American81.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian63589.4%
Two or more Races618.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total710100.0%

Ancestry in Bowen

The most populous ancestries reported in Bowen are German (181 | 25.5%), English (93 | 13.1%), Irish (89 | 12.5%), American (34 | 4.8%), and Cherokee (17 | 2.4%), together accounting for 58.3% of all Bowen residents.
Ancestry in Bowen
Ancestry# Population% Population
American344.8%
Arab10.1%
Cherokee172.4%
Dutch60.9%
English9313.1%
French152.1%
German18125.5%
Indonesian60.9%
Irish8912.5%
Italian142.0%
Polish20.3%
Scottish142.0%
Swiss20.3%
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Immigrants in Bowen

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bowen came from Asia (2 | 0.3%), Eastern Europe (2 | 0.3%), Europe (2 | 0.3%), Poland (2 | 0.3%), and South Eastern Asia (2 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.4% of all Bowen residents.
Immigrants in Bowen
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia20.3%
Eastern Europe20.3%
Europe20.3%
Poland20.3%
South Eastern Asia20.3%
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Sex and Age in Bowen

Sex and Age in Bowen

The most populous age groups in Bowen are 5 to 9 Years (41 | 11.2%) for men and Under 5 Years (48 | 14.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bowen
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (8.2%)48 (14.0%)
5 to 9 Years41 (11.2%)25 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Years28 (7.6%)34 (9.9%)
15 to 19 Years20 (5.5%)27 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years21 (5.7%)7 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Years33 (9.0%)23 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years13 (3.5%)25 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years15 (4.1%)15 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Years33 (9.0%)19 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years23 (6.3%)18 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years30 (8.2%)26 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years10 (2.7%)13 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years22 (6.0%)33 (9.6%)
65 to 69 Years22 (6.0%)13 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years12 (3.3%)6 (1.7%)
75 to 79 Years4 (1.1%)6 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years3 (0.8%)6 (1.7%)
85 Years and over6 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total366 (100.0%)344 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bowen

Median Family Size in Bowen

The median family size in Bowen is 4.11 persons per family, with single male/father families (16 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.88 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (123 | 82.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bowen
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple123 (82.0%)3.84
Single Male/Father16 (10.7%)5.88
Single Female/Mother11 (7.3%)4.64
Total Families150 (100.0%)4.11

Median Household Size in Bowen

The median household size in Bowen is 3.27 persons per household, with single male/father households (16 | 7.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6 persons per household. non-family households (67 | 30.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bowen
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple123 (56.7%)3.89
Single Male/Father16 (7.4%)6.00
Single Female/Mother11 (5.1%)5.00
Non-family67 (30.9%)1.21
Total Households217 (100.0%)3.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bowen

Out of a total of 217 households in Bowen, 150 (69.1%) are family households, while 67 (30.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 46, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 53.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bowen
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-53 (24.4%)
2-Person Households46 (21.2%)14 (6.5%)
3-Person Households25 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households46 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households19 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (69.1%)67 (30.9%)

Female Fertility in Bowen

Fertility by Age in Bowen

Average fertility rate in Bowen is 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 236.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bowen
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years13 (100.0%)236.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total13 (100.0%)94.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bowen

30.8% of women with births (13) in Bowen are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 69.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 69.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bowen
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)

Fertility by Education in Bowen

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bowen
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree13 (100.0%)203.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total13 (100.0%)94.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bowen

69.2% of women with births in Bowen are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 30.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 69.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bowen
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)

Income in Bowen

Income Overview in Bowen

Per Capita Income in Bowen is $23,405, while median incomes of families and households are $70,167 and $65,804 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income710$23,405
Median Family Income150$70,167
Mean Family Income150$87,835
Median Household Income217$65,804
Mean Household Income217$71,028
Income Deficit150$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)71042.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)71057.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7100.40

Earnings by Sex in Bowen

Average Earnings in Bowen are $36,513, $42,500 for men and $24,519 for women, a difference of 42.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Bowen
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male200 (57.3%)$42,500
Female149 (42.7%)$24,519
Total349 (100.0%)$36,513

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bowen

The most common earnings brackets in Bowen are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (29 | 14.5%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (21 | 14.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bowen
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (4.5%)1 (0.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9998 (4.0%)2 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (3.0%)17 (11.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (1.0%)21 (14.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.0%)10 (6.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99911 (5.5%)4 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)7 (4.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (6.0%)13 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (2.5%)14 (9.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9999 (4.5%)7 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99921 (10.5%)10 (6.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99918 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (10.5%)12 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (3.0%)4 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99929 (14.5%)5 (3.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (2.0%)6 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (11.5%)9 (6.0%)
$100,000+13 (6.5%)5 (3.4%)
Total200 (100.0%)149 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bowen

Average earnings in Bowen are $45,938 for men and $26,667 for women, a difference of 41.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,417, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $40,179. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $113,000, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,375.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bowen
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,250$0
High School Diploma$50,417$24,375
College or Associate's Degree$40,179$26,750
Bachelor's Degree$45,972$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,938$26,667

Family Income in Bowen

Family Income Brackets in Bowen

According to the Bowen family income data, there are 62 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 41.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bowen
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00021.3%
$10,000 to $14,99942.7%
$15,000 to $24,99974.7%
$25,000 to $34,99921.3%
$35,000 to $49,999149.3%
$50,000 to $74,9996241.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992315.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991711.3%
$150,000 to $199,99964.0%
$200,000+138.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bowen

2-person families (46 | 30.7%) account for the highest median family income in Bowen with $86,667 per family, while 2-person families (46 | 30.7%) have the highest median income of $43,334 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bowen
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families46 (30.7%)$86,667
3-Person Families25 (16.7%)$66,875
4-Person Families48 (32.0%)$72,083
5-Person Families20 (13.3%)$68,500
6-Person Families9 (6.0%)$56,250
7+ Person Families2 (1.3%)$0
Total150 (100.0%)$70,167

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bowen

The median family income in Bowen is $70,167, with families comprising 3+ earners (16) having the highest median family income of $219,063, while families with no earners (14) have the lowest median family income of $23,750, accounting for 10.7% and 9.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bowen
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14 (9.3%)$23,750
1 Earner25 (16.7%)$95,125
2 Earners95 (63.3%)$67,917
3+ Earners16 (10.7%)$219,063
Total150 (100.0%)$70,167

Household Income in Bowen

Household Income Brackets in Bowen

With 74 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bowen, accounting for 34.1% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (2.8%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bowen
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000177.8%
$10,000 to $14,999177.8%
$15,000 to $24,999167.4%
$25,000 to $34,99962.8%
$35,000 to $49,999219.7%
$50,000 to $74,9997434.1%
$75,000 to $99,9993013.8%
$100,000 to $149,999177.8%
$150,000 to $199,99962.8%
$200,000+136.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bowen

The median household income in Bowen is $65,804, with the highest median household income of $67,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 80 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (1.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bowen
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (1.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years80 (36.9%)$67,500
45 to 64 Years86 (39.6%)$53,750
65+ Years48 (22.1%)$0
Total217 (100.0%)$65,804

Poverty in Bowen

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bowen

With 10.7% poverty level for males and 14.8% for females among the residents of Bowen, 15 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (91.7%) and 22 females (47.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bowen
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (5.0%)8 (20.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years11 (91.7%)1 (25.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)6 (31.6%)
25 to 34 Years4 (8.7%)4 (8.3%)
35 to 44 Years2 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years7 (13.2%)5 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years3 (9.4%)22 (47.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (15.4%)5 (41.7%)
Total39 (10.7%)51 (14.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bowen

According to the poverty statistics in Bowen, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bowen
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years57 (95.0%)31 (79.5%)
12 to 14 Years9 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
15 Years1 (8.3%)3 (75.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years21 (100.0%)13 (68.4%)
25 to 34 Years42 (91.3%)44 (91.7%)
35 to 44 Years46 (95.8%)34 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years46 (86.8%)39 (88.6%)
55 to 64 Years29 (90.6%)24 (52.2%)
65 to 74 Years27 (79.4%)19 (100.0%)
75 Years and over11 (84.6%)7 (58.3%)
Total327 (89.3%)293 (85.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bowen

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bowen show that 1.6% or 2 of the total 123 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.7%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bowen
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children52 (96.3%)2 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total121 (98.4%)2 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bowen

According to the poverty data in Bowen, 18.8% or 3 single-father households and 54.5% or 6 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (60.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (75.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bowen
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (75.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (18.8%)6 (54.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bowen

The poverty data for Bowen shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 9 of the single-parent households (33.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (3.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (50.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bowen
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (3.7%)3 (37.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (1.6%)9 (33.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Bowen

Employment by Class of Employer in Bowen

Among the 323 employed individuals in Bowen, private company employees (226 | 70.0%), not-for-profit organizations (44 | 13.6%), and local government employees (33 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bowen
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees22670.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)154.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations4413.6%
Local Government Employees3310.2%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees51.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total323100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bowen

According to the labor force statistics for Bowen, out of the total population over 16 years of age (488), 68.0% or 332 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 4 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 98.8% or 81 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.2% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bowen
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years22 (71.0%)4 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Years21 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years44 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years33 (86.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years81 (98.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years73 (75.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years20 (87.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years19 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (68.0%)4 (1.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bowen

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bowen
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School17 (56.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma92 (67.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree103 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher58 (96.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total270 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bowen

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bowen are Community & Social Service (21 | 6.4%), Management (17 | 5.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (13 | 4.0%), Computers & Mathematics (10 | 3.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (10 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bowen

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bowen, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bowen
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6 (35.3%)11 (64.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (28.6%)15 (71.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (40.0%)36 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)189 (57.6%)139 (42.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bowen are Healthcare Support (26 | 7.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (15 | 4.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (6 | 1.8%), and Personal Care & Service (2 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Bowen

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bowen, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%), and Healthcare Support (19.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Healthcare Support (80.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (20.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bowen
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5 (19.2%)21 (80.8%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
Personal Care & Service2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)19 (38.8%)30 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)189 (57.6%)139 (42.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bowen are Sales & Related (53 | 16.2%), and Office & Administration (32 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bowen

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bowen
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30 (56.6%)23 (43.4%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total (Category)30 (35.3%)55 (64.7%)
Total (Overall)189 (57.6%)139 (42.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bowen are Construction & Extraction (10 | 3.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 0.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bowen

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bowen
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)189 (57.6%)139 (42.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bowen are Transportation (59 | 18.0%), Material Moving (35 | 10.7%), and Production (25 | 7.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bowen

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bowen
OccupationMaleFemale
Production22 (88.0%)3 (12.0%)
Transportation44 (74.6%)15 (25.4%)
Material Moving35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)101 (84.9%)18 (15.1%)
Total (Overall)189 (57.6%)139 (42.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bowen

Employment Industries in Bowen

The major employment industries in Bowen include Manufacturing (59 | 18.0%), Retail Trade (59 | 18.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (52 | 15.9%), Wholesale Trade (36 | 11.0%), and Educational Services (19 | 5.8%).
Employment Industries in Bowen

Employment Industries by Sex in Bowen

The Bowen industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bowen
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing46 (78.0%)13 (22.0%)
Wholesale Trade33 (91.7%)3 (8.3%)
Retail Trade37 (62.7%)22 (37.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Educational Services3 (15.8%)16 (84.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (13.5%)45 (86.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (57.6%)139 (42.4%)

Education in Bowen

School Enrollment in Bowen

The most common levels of schooling among the 213 students in Bowen are elementary school (58 | 27.2%), high school (50 | 23.5%), and middle school (47 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Bowen
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3315.5%
Kindergarten104.7%
Elementary School5827.2%
Middle School4722.1%
High School5023.5%
College / Undergraduate157.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total213100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bowen

Out of a total of 213 students who are enrolled in schools in Bowen, 9 (4.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 204 (95.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (14.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bowen
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds53 (85.5%)9 (14.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (95.8%)9 (4.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bowen

Bio, nature & agricultural (25 | 33.8%), business (10 | 13.5%), education (10 | 13.5%), literature & languages (8 | 10.8%), and science & technology (6 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 74 individuals in Bowen who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bowen
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2533.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology11.3%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering56.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology68.1%
Business1013.5%
Education1013.5%
Literature & Languages810.8%
Liberal Arts & History11.3%
Visual & Performing Arts34.1%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities56.8%
Total74100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bowen

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bowen

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bowen are males with 2 vehicles (77, accounting for 41.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (60, making up 55.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bowen
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (1.6%)4 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle14 (7.6%)3 (2.2%)
2 Vehicles77 (41.8%)60 (43.2%)
3 Vehicles52 (28.3%)37 (26.6%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)2 (1.4%)
5 or more Vehicles38 (20.6%)33 (23.7%)
Total184 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bowen

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bowen are 30 to 34 minutes (67 commuters, 21.2%), 45 to 59 minutes (41 commuters, 13.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (40 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Bowen
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3210.1%
5 to 9 Minutes4012.7%
10 to 14 Minutes103.2%
15 to 19 Minutes134.1%
20 to 24 Minutes299.2%
25 to 29 Minutes154.8%
30 to 34 Minutes6721.2%
35 to 39 Minutes268.2%
40 to 44 Minutes3410.8%
45 to 59 Minutes4113.0%
60 to 89 Minutes61.9%
90 or more Minutes30.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Bowen

The most common commute times in Bowen are 30 to 34 minutes (39 commuters, 21.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (28 commuters, 20.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bowen
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (6.0%)21 (15.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes37 (20.3%)3 (2.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (4.4%)2 (1.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (3.3%)7 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes15 (8.2%)14 (10.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes12 (6.6%)3 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes39 (21.4%)28 (20.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (4.4%)18 (13.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes18 (9.9%)16 (11.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes24 (13.2%)17 (12.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes2 (1.1%)4 (3.0%)
90 or more Minutes2 (1.1%)1 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bowen

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bowen are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (52, 28.6%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (22, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bowen
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (7.1%)6 (4.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2 (1.1%)17 (12.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12 (6.6%)2 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM52 (28.6%)22 (16.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM35 (19.2%)6 (4.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20 (11.0%)16 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM18 (9.9%)17 (12.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2 (1.1%)14 (10.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (9.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1 (0.5%)6 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4 (2.2%)4 (3.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM21 (11.5%)10 (7.5%)
Total182 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bowen

Occupancy by Ownership in Bowen

Of the total 217 dwellings in Bowen, owner-occupied units account for 181 (83.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 36 (16.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bowen
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18183.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3616.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units217100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bowen

Occupancy by Household Size in Bowen
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5324.4%
2-Person Household6027.7%
3-Person Household2511.5%
4+ Person Household7936.4%
Total Housing Units217100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bowen

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bowen
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household30 (56.6%)23 (43.4%)
2-Person Household56 (93.3%)4 (6.7%)
3-Person Household19 (76.0%)6 (24.0%)
4+ Person Household76 (96.2%)3 (3.8%)
Total Housing Units181 (83.4%)36 (16.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bowen

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bowen
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (45.0%)11 (55.0%)
High School Diploma69 (81.2%)16 (18.8%)
College/Associate Degree69 (97.2%)2 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34 (82.9%)7 (17.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bowen

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bowen
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4621.2%
35 to 44 Years3717.1%
45 to 54 Years3817.5%
55 to 64 Years4822.1%
65 to 74 Years2812.9%
75 to 84 Years156.9%
85 Years and Over52.3%
Total217100.0%

Housing Finances in Bowen

Median Income by Occupancy in Bowen

Median Income by Occupancy in Bowen
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied181 (83.4%)$67,411
Renter-Occupied36 (16.6%)$0
Average217 (100.0%)$65,804

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bowen

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bowen
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)12 (33.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (4.4%)9 (25.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (6.6%)2 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (2.2%)2 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (10.5%)2 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99970 (38.7%)4 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (13.8%)5 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more19 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bowen

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bowen
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (6.1%)4 (11.1%)
$300 to $49933 (18.2%)18 (50.0%)
$500 to $79951 (28.2%)7 (19.4%)
$800 to $99930 (16.6%)4 (11.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49937 (20.4%)2 (5.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99917 (9.4%)1 (2.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bowen

Housing Structures in Bowen

Housing Structures in Bowen
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17279.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments115.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments167.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments20.9%
Mobile Home / Other167.4%
Total217100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bowen

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bowen
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached163 (94.8%)9 (5.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)
Total181 (83.4%)36 (16.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bowen

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bowen
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.1%)12 (33.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms50 (27.6%)19 (52.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms67 (37.0%)5 (13.9%)
8 or more Rooms59 (32.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bowen

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bowen
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas141 (77.9%)11 (30.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity35 (19.3%)25 (69.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bowen

Household Vehicle Usage in Bowen
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (2.2%)10 (27.8%)
1 Vehicle27 (14.9%)20 (55.6%)
2 Vehicles78 (43.1%)6 (16.7%)
3 or more Vehicles72 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bowen

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bowen

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units56125
Median Property Value$67,500$66,400
Median Household Income$55,000$15
Monthly Housing Costs$429$2
Real Estate Taxes$530$5

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bowen

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bowen
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00022 (39.3%)36 (28.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99916 (28.6%)75 (60.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99918 (32.1%)12 (9.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bowen

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bowen
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99910 (17.9%)3 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (3.6%)12 (9.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (12.5%)2 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (37.5%)12 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (1.8%)49 (39.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (16.1%)24 (19.2%)
$150,000 or more4 (7.1%)8 (6.4%)
Total56 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bowen

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bowen
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x37 (66.1%)68,438 (54,750.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x3 (5.4%)116 (92.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (16.1%)4 (3.2%)
4.0x or more5 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bowen

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bowen
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80037 (66.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (21.4%)64 (51.2%)
$800 to $1,4994 (7.1%)38 (30.4%)
Total56 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bowen

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bowen

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bowen
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years162 (98.2%)3 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years70 (97.2%)2 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years79 (96.3%)3 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years89 (91.7%)8 (8.3%)
55 to 64 Years65 (83.3%)13 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total681 (95.9%)29 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bowen

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bowen
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen162 (98.2%)3 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bowen

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bowen
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00065 (80.2%)16 (19.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99982 (96.5%)3 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999322 (97.3%)9 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99969 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over143 (99.3%)1 (0.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bowen

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bowen
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 654 (67.5%)51 (63.7%)
6 to 18 Years103 (62.4%)77 (46.7%)
19 to 25 Years5 (8.6%)57 (98.3%)
25 to 34 Years43 (59.7%)38 (52.8%)
35 to 44 Years9 (11.0%)75 (91.5%)
45 to 54 Years33 (34.0%)67 (69.1%)
55 to 64 Years33 (42.3%)32 (41.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (84.9%)18 (34.0%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)12 (48.0%)
Total350 (49.3%)427 (60.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bowen

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bowen
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years33 (37.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (10.4%)12 (17.9%)
35 to 64 Years27 (20.3%)47 (37.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.9%)8 (42.1%)
75 Years and over4 (30.8%)3 (25.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bowen

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bowen: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (10.5%)
75 Years and over3 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bowen: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (10.4%)8 (11.9%)
35 to 64 Years9 (6.8%)8 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bowen: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years28 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (5.3%)36 (29.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (21.0%)
75 Years and over1 (7.7%)1 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bowen: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (5.3%)38 (30.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (31.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bowen: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (8.3%)

Technology Access in Bowen

Computing Device Access in Bowen

Computing Device Access in Bowen
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15169.6%
Smartphone18987.1%
Tablet11653.5%
No Computing Device156.9%
Total217100.0%

Internet Access in Bowen

Internet Access in Bowen
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13562.2%
Cellular Data Only4319.8%
Satellite Internet83.7%
No Internet3013.8%
Total217100.0%

Bowen Summary

Bowen is a small village located in Hancock County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, approximately 20 miles south of the city of Quincy. The village has a population of approximately 500 people and is part of the Quincy, IL-MO Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Bowen was founded in 1837 by a group of settlers from Kentucky. The village was named after the Bowen family, who were among the first settlers. The village was incorporated in 1854 and has remained a small, rural community ever since.
The village was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, with many slaves escaping to freedom in Canada. During the Civil War, Bowen was a major supplier of food and supplies to the Union Army.

Geography

Bowen is located in the western part of Hancock County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, approximately 20 miles south of the city of Quincy. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The climate is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Bowen is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and other crops. There are also several small businesses in the village, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bowen was 498. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
The median household income in Bowen was $45,000, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income for the village was $20,000. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Bowen is a small village located in Hancock County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, approximately 20 miles south of the city of Quincy. The village has a population of approximately 500 people and is part of the Quincy, IL-MO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The economy of Bowen is largely based on agriculture, with several farms producing corn, soybeans, and other crops. The racial makeup of the village is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. The median household income in Bowen is $45,000, and the per capita income is $20,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bowen?
Total Population of Bowen is 710.
What is the Total Male Population of Bowen?
Total Male Population of Bowen is 366.
What is the Total Female Population of Bowen?
Total Female Population of Bowen is 344.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bowen?
There are 106.40 Males per 100 Females in Bowen.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bowen?
There are 93.99 Females per 100 Males in Bowen.
What is the Median Population Age in Bowen?
Median Population Age in Bowen is 33.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bowen
Average Family Size in Bowen is 4.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bowen
Average Household Size in Bowen is 3.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bowen?
Per Capita income in Bowen is $23,405.
What is the Median Family Income in Bowen?
Median Family Income in Bowen is $70,167.
What is the Median Household income in Bowen?
Median Household Income in Bowen is $65,804.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bowen?
Income or Wage Gap in Bowen is 42.3%.
Women in Bowen earn 57.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bowen?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bowen is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bowen?
There are 332 People in the Labor Forcein in Bowen.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bowen?
68.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Bowen.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bowen?
Unemployment Rate in Bowen is 1.2%.