Bowie County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Bowie County, Texas, had a population of approximately 92,893. The racial composition was around 65% White, 26% Black or African American, 3% Asian, and 6% other races. About 8% identified as Hispanic or Latino. The median household income was about $47,889, with a poverty rate of around 18%. The median age in the county was approximately 38 years.

As of 2023, Bowie County, TX has a median home value of approximately $135,000. The median rent is around $800 per month. Homeownership stands at about 65%, with 35% renting. The housing market shows a 4.2% increase in home values over the past year. The median household income is roughly $45,000. There are approximately 40,000 housing units in the county, with a vacancy rate of around 12%.

As of the latest data, Bowie County, TX, participates in local, state, and federal elections. For local positions, candidates can range from city council members to school board trustees. Specific candidate names and numeric values (vote counts, percentages) vary each election cycle. Key recent offices and candidates include:

1. County Judge: James Carlow, Democrat, the current incumbent.
2. Sheriff: Jeff Neal, Republican.
3. County Commissioners: Positions for Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4, with various candidates running every term.

In federal elections, Bowie County is part of Texas’s 4th Congressional District. In the 2022 midterms, Rep. Pat Fallon, a Republican, secured re-election. Voter turnout in Bowie County typically reflects a high rate of participation, with the 2020 Presidential Election seeing approximately 59,000 voters, 77% voting Republican.

Please verify with local officials or their website for the most current and detailed information.

As of the most recent data, Bowie County, TX, has various educational attainment levels. Approximately 85% of residents age 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, which is slightly below the national average of around 88%. For higher education, about 18% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, again lower than the national average of approximately 33.1% and the Texas state average of 31.5%.

In comparison, Bowie County shows a modest level of educational attainment. While high school graduation rates are close to the national benchmark, the percentage of residents with a college degree is notably lower than both state and national averages, reflecting potential areas for educational development and investment.

As of the most recent data, Bowie County, TX, has an employment rate of approximately 95%, with a labor force participation rate of around 58.9%. The county's top industries include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

In Bowie County, healthcare and social assistance employ about 17% of the working population, retail trade employs around 15%, and manufacturing engages roughly 14%.

When compared to national averages, where healthcare and social assistance contribute about 14%, retail at 11%, and manufacturing at 8%, Bowie County shows a higher dependency on these sectors. Compared to Texas state averages, where healthcare and social assistance stand at approximately 13%, retail at 11%, and manufacturing at 9%, Bowie County also has higher employment percentages in these key industries.

This indicates a relatively stronger local emphasis on healthcare, retail, and manufacturing in Bowie County compared to both state and national levels.

As of recent data, the median household income in Bowie County, TX is approximately $45,000. In comparison, the median household income in Texas is around $63,000, and the national median is about $67,500. Bowie County's income levels are notably lower than both state and national averages. The lower income levels in Bowie County may be indicative of the rural context and smaller economic base relative to more urbanized areas in Texas and the broader United States.

As of the latest available data, Bowie County, TX, has a crime rate of 3,916 incidents per 100,000 residents. The county experiences a variety of crimes, predominantly property-related ones. Below is a table summarizing the types and numbers of crimes recorded:

These figures illustrate the prevalence of property crimes over violent crimes, with burglary and larceny-theft being the most common. Please note that these numbers are subject to change with new data updates.