Bowmore, North Carolina facts for kids
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Bowmore, North Carolina
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Location of Bowmore, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hoke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.31 sq mi (8.59 km2) |
| • Land | 3.31 sq mi (8.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 76 |
| • Density | 22.93/sq mi (8.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28376
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-07400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402708 |
Bowmore is a small community in Hoke County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, about 103 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 76.
Where is Bowmore?
Bowmore is located in the southwestern part of Hoke County. It is right along U.S. Route 401. This road leads northeast about 5 miles (8 km) to Raeford. Raeford is the main town and county seat of Hoke County. If you go southwest on the same road, you'll reach Wagram, which is also about 5 miles (8 km) away.
Size of Bowmore
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Bowmore CDP covers a total area of about 3.31 square miles (8.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Bowmore?
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| 2020 | 76 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 145 people living in Bowmore. They lived in 60 different homes. Out of these homes, 42 were families. The population density was about 43 people per square mile (17 people per square kilometer).
Households and Families
About 38% of the homes in 2000 had children under 18 living there. Nearly half, 45%, were married couples living together. About 18% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present. The average household had 2.42 people, and the average family had 2.93 people.
Age Groups
The population in Bowmore was spread out across different age groups. About 25.5% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 9.7% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 27.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 24.8% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 12.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Bowmore was 38 years.
