Bowie, Maryland Income Statistics
Bowie Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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A+
Bowie Top grade
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Bowie | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $140,211 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $91,956 | $75,715 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 28.1% | 20.7% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 26.7% | 20.3% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Bowie is about 35% higher than in Maryland. Income has been growing slower in Bowie (3.8%/yr) than in Maryland (4.0%/yr).
About 28% of adults in Bowie earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Maryland average of 21%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Bowie, Maryland grew by 43.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $140,211 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.8% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Bowie
| Metric | Bowie | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.497 | 0.534 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $94,145 | $84,327 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $94,466 | $72,201 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | -0.3% | 14.4% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Bowie, it is 0.497, lower than Maryland's 0.534, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Women's income is about 0% more than men's income in Bowie, Maryland.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bowie, Maryland has narrowed from about 14% to -0% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 16% in 2011, and in 2023 women out-earned men by 4%. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $10,059 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Bowie | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 25.9% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 32 | 28 | 22 |
Approximately 1,289 people are unemployed in Bowie, Maryland.
The average commute time in Bowie is 32 minutes, longer than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Bowie, Maryland has fallen from 5.3% to 4.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.9% in 2014.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bowie, Maryland has an overall wealth index grade of A+, making it somewhat better than Maryland, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Bowie, Maryland.
How Rich Is Bowie, Maryland?
Bowie has a wealth index grade of A+. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A+ grade means it is one of the most prosperous areas in the country. The median household income is $140,211, about 35% higher than the Maryland average of $103,916.
How fast is household income rising in Bowie, Maryland?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Bowie, Maryland rose 43%, from $97,840 to $140,211. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Maryland as a whole: +43% against +49%.
What was the median household income in Bowie in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Bowie, Maryland was $137,605, up 2% from $135,364 in 2022. The Maryland median that year was $101,974.
What was the median household income in Bowie in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Bowie, Maryland was $116,775. By 2024 it had risen 20% to $140,211.
How many people earn six figures in Bowie, Maryland?
Yes. 28% of adults in Bowie, Maryland earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 21% (about 1 in 5) in Maryland. 27% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 20% in Maryland.
What is the Gini coefficient in Bowie, Maryland?
The Gini coefficient in Bowie is 0.497. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Bowie, Maryland?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bowie, Maryland has narrowed from about 14% to -0% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 16% in 2011, and in 2023 women out-earned men by 4%. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $10,059 since 2009.
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