Bowman County, North Dakota
Bowman County: county in North Dakota, United States
About
Bowman County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,151 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,986 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bowman. The county was created 143 years ago in 1882.
County Snapshot
Bowman County at a glance
Bowman County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Dakota counties
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BowmanPopulation 244
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Quick Facts about Bowman County
| Population | 2,986 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 3022 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.1126,-103.5207 |
| Named for | Edward M. Bowman |
| Altitude | 2,943 feet / 897 meters |
| Capital | Bowman |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 06:24:26 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 23℉ Chance Rain And Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Bowman County is located at 46°6'45"N 103°31'14"W (46.1126100, -103.5206700). It has 4 neighbors: Fallon County, Adams County, Slope County and Harding County.
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The largest city of Bowman County is Bowman with a population of 244. Other cities include and Scranton population 70. See all Bowman County cities & populated places.
Bowman County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bowman County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bowman | 244 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Scranton | 70 | City in Bowman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Griffin | 49 | Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota |
| Haley | 26 | Township in Bowman County, North Dakota |
| Rhame | 24 | Township in Bowman County, North Dakota |
| Gascoyne | 15 | Township in Bowman County, North Dakota |
Weather
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of le...
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bowman County decreased by 5.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,151 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,143 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,211 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,214 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,238 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,277 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,222 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,150 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,067 | -2.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,024 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,986 | -1.27% | estimation process |
North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
| Grand Forks County | 69,481 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
| Williams County | 38,700 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
| Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| McKenzie County | 15,242 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |