Bowmans Crossing: Demographics & People
420 people call Bowmans Crossing home, in 168 households. Median age 57.0 years. (14.1y older than Shenandoah County; 19.2y older than Virginia). Population is 76% White (non-Hispanic) and 24% Hispanic or Latino. 83% of households are family-led.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 17% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 96 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 420; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 44,186 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 420 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Age Distribution
Median age 57.0y is 18.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 420 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 58 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 10.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 204.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 148 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 13.8% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 2.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 48.6% |
| Median age | 57.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 420 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Hispanic or Latino population | 24.3% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 75.7% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Households & Family Composition
168 households. 83% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 140 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Households that are families | 83.3% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 168 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |