Bowdon, North Dakota facts for kids
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Bowdon, North Dakota
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Business district of Bowdon
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| Motto(s):
"Come Experience Our Good Nature"
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Location of Bowdon, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Wells |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 137 |
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137 |
| • Density | 545.82/sq mi (210.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58418
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-08580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035938 |
Bowdon is a small city located in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 137 people lived there.
Bowdon was started in 1899 by a man named Richard Sykes. He was a landowner from England. He named the city after his hometown, Bowdon, which is near Manchester in England.
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Geography of Bowdon
Bowdon is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Information
The number of people living in Bowdon has changed over the years. This information comes from the U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 302 | — | |
| 1920 | 306 | 1.3% | |
| 1930 | 303 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 348 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 348 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 259 | −25.6% | |
| 1970 | 229 | −11.6% | |
| 1980 | 220 | −3.9% | |
| 1990 | 196 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 139 | −29.1% | |
| 2010 | 131 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 137 | 4.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 137 | 4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 131 people living in Bowdon. These people lived in 77 different homes, and 37 of those were families.
Most of the people in Bowdon were White (99.2%). A small number (0.8%) were Native American. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- About 6.5% of homes had children under 18.
- Many homes (40.3%) were married couples living together.
- Almost half of all homes (49.4%) were individuals living alone.
- About 29.9% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age in Bowdon in 2010 was 63.9 years old. This means it's a community with many older adults.
- 7.6% of people were under 18.
- 11.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 32.2% were between 45 and 64.
- Almost half (48.9%) were 65 or older.
More women lived in Bowdon than men in 2010. About 56.5% of the population was female, and 43.5% was male.
Local Events
- Duck Fest October: This is a special event held in Bowdon every October.
Famous People from Bowdon
- Phyllis Bryn-Julson: She is a well-known opera singer.
See also
In Spanish: Bowdon (Dakota del Norte) para niños
