Bowman, North Dakota facts for kids
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Bowman, North Dakota
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Dakota Western Bank, Bowman, North Dakota
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Location of Bowman, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bowman |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,963 ft (903 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,470 |
| • Estimate
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1,424 |
| • Density | 788.63/sq mi (304.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58623
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-08700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035939 |
| Highways | US 12, US 85 |
Bowman is a city located in North Dakota, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Bowman County. In 2020, about 1,470 people lived there.
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History of Bowman
Bowman was started in 1907. This was around the same time a railroad line was built to the area. The city got its name from Bowman County. A post office has been open in Bowman since it was founded in 1907.
Geography and Climate
Where is Bowman Located?
The United States Census Bureau says that Bowman covers about 1.53 square miles (3.96 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Understanding Bowman's Climate
Bowman has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It's often shown as BSk on climate maps. However, it's also very close to a humid continental climate (Dfb), which is more common in North Dakota.
| Climate data for Bowman, North Dakota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1915–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
69 (21) |
80 (27) |
90 (32) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
112 (44) |
108 (42) |
102 (39) |
94 (34) |
80 (27) |
68 (20) |
112 (44) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 49.4 (9.7) |
52.3 (11.3) |
66.9 (19.4) |
77.3 (25.2) |
84.5 (29.2) |
92.1 (33.4) |
97.9 (36.6) |
97.8 (36.6) |
93.8 (34.3) |
80.4 (26.9) |
65.8 (18.8) |
52.0 (11.1) |
100.1 (37.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26.3 (−3.2) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
40.8 (4.9) |
52.9 (11.6) |
64.0 (17.8) |
74.2 (23.4) |
82.7 (28.2) |
82.4 (28.0) |
72.1 (22.3) |
55.6 (13.1) |
40.7 (4.8) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
54.3 (12.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.4 (−8.7) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
40.7 (4.8) |
52.0 (11.1) |
62.1 (16.7) |
69.2 (20.7) |
67.9 (19.9) |
57.7 (14.3) |
43.1 (6.2) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
42.3 (5.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 6.5 (−14.2) |
8.8 (−12.9) |
18.3 (−7.6) |
28.5 (−1.9) |
39.9 (4.4) |
50.0 (10.0) |
55.8 (13.2) |
53.5 (11.9) |
43.3 (6.3) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
18.7 (−7.4) |
9.7 (−12.4) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −18.4 (−28.0) |
−12.0 (−24.4) |
−3.4 (−19.7) |
13.0 (−10.6) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
38.5 (3.6) |
46.0 (7.8) |
42.5 (5.8) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
13.6 (−10.2) |
−0.8 (−18.2) |
−12.5 (−24.7) |
−23.7 (−30.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −43 (−42) |
−43 (−42) |
−28 (−33) |
−11 (−24) |
9 (−13) |
25 (−4) |
35 (2) |
33 (1) |
9 (−13) |
−11 (−24) |
−24 (−31) |
−36 (−38) |
−43 (−42) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.56 (14) |
0.62 (16) |
0.80 (20) |
1.56 (40) |
2.72 (69) |
3.10 (79) |
2.13 (54) |
1.41 (36) |
1.59 (40) |
1.56 (40) |
0.53 (13) |
0.50 (13) |
17.08 (434) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.6 (19) |
7.6 (19) |
7.4 (19) |
8.0 (20) |
1.9 (4.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
3.9 (9.9) |
5.4 (14) |
6.4 (16) |
48.2 (122) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 11.0 | 12.2 | 9.7 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 5.5 | 7.3 | 96.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6.5 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 33.6 |
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People of Bowman
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 481 | — | |
| 1920 | 767 | 59.5% | |
| 1930 | 888 | 15.8% | |
| 1940 | 967 | 8.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,382 | 42.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,730 | 25.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,762 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,071 | 17.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,741 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,600 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,650 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,470 | −10.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,424 | −13.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Life in Bowman: 2010 Census Facts
In 2010, there were 1,650 people living in Bowman. These people lived in 760 households. About 422 of these were families. The city had about 1078 people per square mile.
Many types of households lived in Bowman. About 22.9% of households had children under 18. Nearly half (46.4%) were married couples living together. About 39.3% of all households were single individuals. Almost 20% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Bowman was 48.4 years. About 19.1% of residents were under 18. About 26.7% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
Education in Bowman
Bowman is home to the Bowman County School District 1. This district runs Bowman County High School, where students in the area attend.
Radio Stations
- KPOK (1340 AM)
Famous People from Bowman
- Shaun Sipma: He is known for being the Mayor of Minot, North Dakota.
- Chris Tuchscherer: A professional mixed martial arts and UFC fighter.
See also
In Spanish: Bowman (Dakota del Norte) para niños
