Bowen, Illinois
Bowen: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Bowen is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 494 and a population density of 1,149 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 450 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bowen
| Population : | 450 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.43 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:38:43 (4th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62316 |
| Density : | 1,047 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bowen is located at 40°14'0"N 91°3'46"W (40.2333800, -91.0626400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bowen decreased by 9.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 494 | - | census |
| 2011 | 491 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 487 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 480 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 473 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 472 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 472 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 463 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 460 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 457 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 450 | -1.56% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,016 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,913 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,072 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,884 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 88.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,416 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
Bowen zip code is 62316.
County name: Hancock, County
fips: 17067
Bowen, Bowensburg, Bowensburgh
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $268,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,803 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $607 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,319 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,039 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,793 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 434,316 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 170,231 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 109,312 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,441 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $78,026 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,369 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,086 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,162 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 683 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,847 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 199 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,791 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,445.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.90 |
Schools in Bowen
College & universities near Bowen, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143297 | Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Quincy (IL) | 62305-7005 |
| 149772 | Western Illinois University | Macomb (IL) | 61455 |
| 177144 | Culver-Stockton College | Canton (MO) | 63435-1299 |
| 146278 | John Wood Community College | Quincy (IL) | 62305-8736 |
| 143303 | Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | Quincy (IL) | 62305-7005 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bowen, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Bowen
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen Post Office | Bowen (IL) | 62316 |
| Augusta Post Office | Augusta (IL) | 62311 |
| La Prair Post Office | La Prairie (IL) | 62346 |
| West Poin Post Office | West Point (IL) | 62380 |
| Plymouth Post Office | Plymouth (IL) | 62367 |
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 2,419 | City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Warsaw | 1,456 | City in Illinois, United States |
| La Harpe | 1,123 | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Nauvoo | 1,044 | City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Dallas City | 859 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Chili | 597 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Saint Mary | 585 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Augusta | 534 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Plymouth | 459 | Village in the United States |
| Denver | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Fountain Green | 262 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Durham | 251 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Hamilton | 189 | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Elvaston | 152 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Ferris | 143 | Village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Pontoosuc | 132 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
