Bowles, California facts for kids
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Bowles
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Location in Fresno County and the state of California
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 Bowles, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Fresno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 414.70/sq mi (160.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93725
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-07750 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1655840, 2407895 |
Bowles is a small community in Fresno County, California, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 158 people lived there. Bowles is located about 11 miles (18 km) south of downtown Fresno. It sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level.
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Where is Bowles?
Bowles is located in Fresno County, California. The United States Census Bureau says that Bowles covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (0.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look at Bowles' Past
Bowles has a bit of history! It had a post office that was open from 1904 to 1943. The community was named after a local pioneer family who were important in the area. Bowles was also a stop on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Valley Division, which was a major train line back then.
Who Lives in Bowles?
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| 2020 | 158 | — | |
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Population in 2010
The 2010 United States Census counted 166 people living in Bowles. This was a bit less than the 182 people counted in 2000. Most residents were White, but there were also African American, Native American, and Asian people. A significant number of residents were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The census also looked at how people lived. Most people lived in regular homes. There were 34 households in total. Many of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 3 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 15.7% were under 18 years old. A large group, about 37.3%, were 65 years or older. The median age in Bowles was 59 years.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, Bowles had 182 people. There were 35 households and 29 families living in the area. The population density was about 473 people per square mile.
The people living in Bowles came from different backgrounds. About 64% were White, and about 43% were of Hispanic or Latino origin. There were also people who identified as Black, Native American, or Asian.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. The average household size was about 3.6 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 23.6% were under 18. A large portion, about 33.5%, were 65 years or older. The median age was 46 years.
See also
In Spanish: Bowles (California) para niños
