Bowers, DE

Living in Bowers

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 9
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 63
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Schools 81
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Residents

319 Population +35 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated -10% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +21% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$3.7k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
70% Lived Here Last Year -24% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office26%
Service6%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$217k Median Home Value +$2k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$767 Median Monthly Rent +$42 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K6%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas24%
Utility gas1%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bowers

United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32

Property Crime in Bowers

United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 5
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 49 3 0
Dec 39 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bowers

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bowers, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bowers, DE

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Holy Cross School
9 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Bowers, DE

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Wesley College
10 miles, NW
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Washington College
37 miles, W
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Wilmington University
44 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bowers, DE

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Beebe Medical Center
24 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Bowers, DE