Bowman County, North Dakota

Bowman County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 3,151.[1] Its county seat is Bowman.[2]

Bowman County
U.S. county
Dakota Western Bank in Bowman, North Dakota
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°07′N 103°31′W
Country United States
State North Dakota
Founded1883 (created)
1907 (organized)
SeatBowman
Largest cityBowman
Area
 • Total1,167 sq mi (3,020 km2)
 • Land1,162 sq mi (3,010 km2)
 • Water5.2 sq mi (13 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,151
 • Estimate 
(2019)
3,024
 • Density2.7/sq mi (1.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.bowmannd.com

History

The legislature of the Dakota Territory designated Bowman (named for Edward M. Bowman, a member of the territorial House of Representatives during the 1883 session) as a separate county on March 8, 1883, although it was not organized at that time. In 1885, its boundaries were altered to cede territory to Billings and Villard Counties (Villard itself was eliminated in 1887). In 1891, and again in 1896, the South Dakota legislature eliminated the not-yet-organized Bowman County, due to scant settlement in the area, but these actions either were not put into effect (the 1891 vote) or were overturned in judicial appeal (the 1896 vote).

A decision by the North Dakota supreme court on May 24, 1901 resurrected Bowman County. That decision also caused the county's area to slightly increase; its former boundary descriptions were replaced by descriptions based on the boundary lines of adjacent jurisdictions, which added a strip along its south border and another strip along its east border.

Since the scantily-populated county was still unorganized, in March 1903 the legislature attached the area to Stark County for judicial purposes. This state of affairs continued until November 1904, when the legislature again dissolved the county and assigned its territory to Billings County. However, on June 10, 1907, ND Governor John Burke issued a proclamation which re-created Bowman County. This proclamation did not attach the area to any other area for judicial purposes, so on July 5, 1907 the new county's organization was set up, and Bowman was confirmed as the county seat.[3][4]

The US Navy ship USS Bowman County (LST-391), a tank landing ship in World War II, was named for this county.

Geography

Bowman County lies at the southwestern corner of North Dakota; its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of South Dakota, and its west boundary line abuts the east boundary line of the state of Montana. The Little Missouri River flows northward through the west part of the county; the North Fork of the Grand River flows easterly through the lower part of the county, filling Bowman-Haley Lake in the process. Spring Creek flows south-southeasterly through the central part of the county, discharging into Bowman-Haley Lake.

Bowman County's terrain consists of semi-arid high hills running north–south through the west-central part of the county, with lower hills in the remaining territory. The area is partially used for agriculture.[5] The western part slopes to the north and west; the eastern part slopes to the east and south. Its highest point is on the south boundary line, toward its southwestern corner, at 3,228' (984m) ASL.[6] The county has a total area of 1,167 square miles (3,020 km2), of which 1,162 square miles (3,010 km2) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km2) (0.4%) is water.[7]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Lakes[5]
  • Bowman-Haley Lake
  • Gascoyne Lake

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19104,668—
19204,7682.1%
19305,1197.4%
19403,860−24.6%
19504,0013.7%
19604,1543.8%
19703,901−6.1%
19804,2298.4%
19903,596−15.0%
20003,242−9.8%
20103,151−2.8%
2019 (est.)3,024[8]−4.0%
US Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 3,242 people, 1,358 households, and 890 families in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km2). There were 1,596 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.98% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 41.1% were of German, 28.1% Norwegian, 5.3% Irish and 5.0% Polish ancestry.

There were 1,358 households, out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 4.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 31.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.95.

The county population contained 24.10% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 21.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,906, and the median income for a family was $39,485. Males had a median income of $28,682 versus $17,992 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,662. About 5.90% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 3,151 people, 1,385 households, and 873 families in the county.[13] The population density was 2.7 inhabitants per square mile (1.0/km2). There were 1,683 housing units at an average density of 1.4 per square mile (0.54/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 97.9% white, 0.6% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.5% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 47.4% were German, 28.1% were Norwegian, 9.9% were Irish, 6.4% were Swedish, 6.4% were English, 5.4% were American, and 5.2% were Polish.[15]

Of the 1,385 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.0% were non-families, and 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age was 46.9 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,063 and the median income for a family was $63,897. Males had a median income of $41,542 versus $27,269 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,354. About 3.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Communities
Detailed map of Bowman County

Cities

Unincorporated communities[5]
  • Griffin
  • Haley

Townships

Unorganized Territories

Politics

Bowman County voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In no national election since 1964 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2016).

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 80.9% 1,446 12.7% 227 6.4% 114
2012 73.7% 1,280 23.8% 414 2.5% 43
2008 67.5% 1,107 29.2% 478 3.4% 55
2004 74.6% 1,280 23.1% 397 2.3% 39
2000 73.4% 1,080 22.4% 330 4.2% 61
1996 48.2% 710 33.2% 489 18.6% 274
1992 37.3% 712 26.5% 506 36.1% 689
1988 59.5% 1,111 39.5% 737 1.0% 19
1984 72.6% 1,559 26.2% 562 1.3% 28
1980 70.5% 1,507 21.2% 454 8.3% 177
1976 51.7% 1,033 45.6% 911 2.7% 54
1972 61.7% 1,111 35.7% 643 2.6% 47
1968 56.5% 927 34.0% 559 9.5% 156
1964 41.4% 756 58.6% 1,070 0.1% 1
1960 55.0% 1,038 44.9% 847 0.2% 3
1956 58.3% 1,007 41.4% 715 0.2% 4
1952 71.2% 1,375 28.0% 540 0.8% 16
1948 49.8% 723 41.1% 597 9.0% 131
1944 55.7% 785 43.2% 609 1.1% 16
1940 50.6% 927 48.2% 882 1.2% 22
1936 26.6% 534 55.6% 1,118 17.8% 358
1932 28.3% 616 59.4% 1,292 12.3% 268
1928 55.0% 1,031 43.8% 821 1.2% 23
1924 45.2% 776 3.9% 67 50.9% 875
1920 69.8% 1,192 18.8% 321 11.4% 195
1916 32.5% 374 59.5% 685 8.0% 92
1912 29.2% 302 34.9% 361 35.9% 372[18]
1908 66.1% 451 30.7% 209 3.2% 22

See also

References
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  5. Bowman County ND Google Maps (accessed February 15, 2019)
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  14. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
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  18. The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 258 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 99 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 15 votes.

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