Bowman, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bowman, Georgia
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Downtown Bowman
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Location in Elbert County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Elbert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.12 sq mi (8.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 872 |
| • Density | 279.76/sq mi (108.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30624
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-09712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331217 |
Bowman is a small city located in Elbert County, Georgia, in the United States. It's a friendly place where people live and work. In 2020, about 872 people called Bowman home.
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History of Bowman
When Was Bowman Founded?
Bowman became an official town in 1907. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly, which is like Georgia's state government, made it a recognized town.
Who Was Bowman Named After?
The city was named after a person named Thomas J. Bowman. He was important because he helped promote railroads in the area.
Where is Bowman Located?
Bowman's Location in Georgia
Bowman is found in the northwestern part of Elbert County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°12′15″N 83°1′37″W / 34.20417°N 83.02694°W.
How Big is Bowman?
The city covers a total area of about 8.1 square kilometers (about 3.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Roads and Nearby Cities
Two main roads, Route 17 and Route 172, meet in the middle of Bowman.
- Route 17 can take you northwest to Royston (about 7 miles away) or southeast to Elberton (about 12 miles away). Elberton is the main city in Elbert County.
- Route 172 goes northeast to Hartwell (about 12 miles away) or southwest to Athens (about 28 miles away).
People of Bowman
How Many People Live in Bowman?
The number of people living in Bowman has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 323 | — | |
| 1900 | 367 | 13.6% | |
| 1910 | 738 | 101.1% | |
| 1920 | 730 | −1.1% | |
| 1930 | 604 | −17.3% | |
| 1940 | 634 | 5.0% | |
| 1950 | 714 | 12.6% | |
| 1960 | 654 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 724 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 890 | 22.9% | |
| 1990 | 791 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 898 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 862 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 872 | 1.2% | |
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Who Lives in Bowman?
In the year 2000, there were 898 people living in Bowman. Most of the people were White (about 74%), and a good number were African American (about 24%). A small percentage of people were from other backgrounds.
There were 377 households in the city. About 26% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
Famous People from Bowman
Mecole Hardman
One well-known person from Bowman is Mecole Hardman. He is a professional American football player who plays as a wide receiver in the NFL. He is famous for catching the game-winning touchdown in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII.
See also
In Spanish: Bowman (Georgia) para niños
