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The Village of Bowen had a population of 552 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Bowen is located at latitude 40.2334 and longitude -91.0626 in Hancock County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Bowen encompass a land area of 0.43 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Hancock County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Bowen has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Bowen is located within Township of Chili, a minor civil division (MCD) of Hancock County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 552 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,290 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,750 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,317 |
| Median Home Value | $80,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 209 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 164 (78.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 37 (17.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 (3.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 201 |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Family Households | 146 (72.6%) |
The table below compares Bowen to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 903 | 38th |
| Population Density | # 553 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 859 | 41st |
| Per Capita Income | # 1319 | 10th |
| Diversity Index | # 808 | 45th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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