Bowie, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bowie, Maryland is 57,771 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $141,831, the median home value is $442,000, and the median age is 44.0.
The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (55,458 → 58,421).
57,771
Population
2826
People / sq mi
$141,831
Median Income
$442,000
Median Home Value
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Bowie covers 20.4 sq mi of land at 2826 people per square mile.
About Bowie, MD
Among US cities, Bowie stands out first on household income: a median of $141,831, above the US median of $78,538. Bowie is a city in Maryland with a population of 57,771. It ranks #14 among cities in Maryland by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $141,831, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.0%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $442,000, with typical rent around $2,240.
About 50.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. An unusually large 23.8% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Bowie firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Bowie city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bowie city had a population of 55,458 in 2010 and 58,421 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 58,643 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.
58,421
Population (2024)
55,458
Population (2010)
58,643
Peak (2019)
0.37%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 55,458 |
| 2011 | 56,000 |
| 2012 | 56,574 |
| 2013 | 57,102 |
| 2014 | 57,750 |
| 2015 | 58,225 |
| 2016 | 58,431 |
| 2017 | 58,563 |
| 2018 | 58,610 |
| 2019 | 58,643 |
| 2020 | 58,226 |
| 2021 | 57,728 |
| 2022 | 57,576 |
| 2023 | 57,783 |
| 2024 | 58,421 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28.0% |
| Black or African American | 57.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$141,831
Median Household Income
$58,770
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$442,000
Median Home Value
$2,240
Median Rent
85.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.5%
High School+
50.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.9%
Drive Alone
62.0%
Public Transit
23.8%
Work From Home
35.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
49.2%
Foreign Born
84.2%
Non-English at Home
9.5%
Veterans
9.9%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
98.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.6% |
| Public Administration | 17.4% |
| Information | 7.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.3% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bowie, Maryland has a population of 57,771 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Bowie, Maryland is $141,831, with 3.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bowie, Maryland is $442,000, with median monthly rent at $2,240 and a homeownership rate of 85.1%.
The median age in Bowie, Maryland is 44.0 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (55,458 → 58,421).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.