Bowdle, South Dakota is a small rural town with a population of 416. This small community is located in northern South Dakota and is surrounded by miles of rolling hills and prairie. The town has a population density of 726 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Bowdle offers year round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting and camping, as well as various recreational sports like golf, tennis, softball and bowling. Local businesses include Agland Coop for agricultural supplies, Farmer's Supply for home essentials, and local restaurants such as Perkins Family Restaurant or the Bowdle Bar & Grill. The local churches also provide volunteer opportunities for members of the community. Every summer Bowdle hosts an outdoor rodeo event that brings in visitors from all over the region to enjoy traditional American rodeo entertainment including bullriding and barrel racing events.
The population in Bowdle is 416. There are 652 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bowdle is 43.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bowdle is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bowdle
- 48.0% are married
- 9.5% are divorced
- 44.2% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Bowdle
- 98.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander