Bowles, CA Demographics

A map of Bowles's Population by Race

Bowles, California has an estimated population of 98, a dramatic decrease from the 158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.4% White, 20.4% Hispanic, 11.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bowles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bowles has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bowles, that probability was 53.1% in 2020 and 47.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bowles is ranked the 1462nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bowles was ranked the 1435th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bowles's White Population

67 residents of Bowles, or 68.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bowles is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Bowles ranks 1120th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bowles's White population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. White residents' share of Bowles's population has increased from 34.8% to 68.4%.

Bowles is more White than neighboring Monmouth (11.3% White), Easton (17.6% White), Malaga (9.2% White), Fowler (14% White), and Calwa (0% White).

Bowles's Black Population

0 residents of Bowles, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bowles is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Bowles ranks 626th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bowles's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bowles's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Bowles is less Black than neighboring Monmouth (16.5% Black), Easton (4.7% Black), and Fowler (2.8% Black).

Bowles's Asian Population

0 residents of Bowles, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bowles is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Bowles ranks 1053rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bowles's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bowles's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Bowles is less Asian than neighboring Easton (4.5% Asian), Malaga (1.2% Asian), Fowler (9.8% Asian), and Calwa (1.9% Asian).

Bowles's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Bowles, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bowles is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Bowles ranks 328th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bowles's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 78.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Bowles's population has decreased from 58.9% to 20.4%.

Bowles is less Hispanic than neighboring Monmouth (72.2% Hispanic), Easton (72.4% Hispanic), Malaga (89.6% Hispanic), Fowler (72.1% Hispanic), and Calwa (98.1% Hispanic).

Bowles's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Bowles, or 11.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bowles is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bowles ranks 771st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bowles's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bowles's population has increased from 1.3% to 11.2%.

Bowles is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monmouth (0% Native American/Other), Easton (0.5% Native American/Other), Malaga (0% Native American/Other), Fowler (0.1% Native American/Other), and Calwa (0% Native American/Other).

Bowles's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Bowles, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bowles is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Bowles ranks 1245th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bowles's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bowles's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Bowles is less Multiracial than neighboring Easton (0.3% Multiracial), and Fowler (1.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.