Bowie, Maryland
Bowie: The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bowie is known for its many parks and green spaces.
About
Bowie is a city located in the county of Prince George's in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 54,727 and a population density of 1,109 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,212 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Bowie
| Population : | 58,212 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Prince George's County |
| Postal code : | 20715–20721 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 240, 301 |
| Area : | 49.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 154 feet / 47 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:44:11 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,180 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bowie is located at 38°56'34"N 76°43'49"W (38.9427800, -76.7302800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bowie
Demographics
The population of Bowie increased by 5.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 54,727 | - | census |
| 2011 | 56,000 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 56,574 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 57,102 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 57,750 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 58,225 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 58,431 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 58,563 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 58,610 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 58,643 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,212 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bowie
1 Six Flags America
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2 Allen Pond Park
3330 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1300 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20716, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fairwood Community Park
12390 Fairwood Pkwy, Bowie, MD 20720, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Whitemarsh Park
100 White Marsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD 20716, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Bowie
1 City of Bowie
15901 Excalibur Rd, Bowie, MD 20716 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Bowie (26)
People born in Bowie, including actress Paige Moss, swimmer and water polo player Brad Schumacher, retired professional basketball player Joe Kennedy, .
List
- Jerai Grant (American basketball player) he was born in 10/01/1989
- Caitlin Mowrey (American actress) she was born in 03/01/1980
- Chris Volz (American singer) he was born in 06/08/1973
- Chris Wright (American basketball player) he was born in 04/11/1989
- Daniel Cates (American poker player) he was born in 14/11/1989
- Jan Scruggs (American lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1950
- John Kaleo (American football player) he was born in 05/02/1971
- Justin Ross (American politician) he was born in 18/04/1976
- Marianne Curan (American actress) she was born in 12/05/1961
- Mike Lonergan (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 28/01/1966
- Nate Baker (American soccer player) he was born in 06/08/1985
- Scott Buete (American soccer player) he was born in 23/07/1980
- Andrew Bowser (American film director) he was born in 04/01/1982
- Stephen F. Williamson (U.S. Navy officer) he was born in 18/05/1966
- Collin P. Green (American Navy SEAL admiral) he was born in 06/11/1962
- Henry V. Plummer (1844-1906 , Baptist clergyman and U.S. Army chaplain) he was born in 31/07/1844
- Koby Osei-Wusu (US association football player) he was born in 26/12/1995
- Josh Green (Canadian American actor, musician, producer and screenwriter) he was born in 28/02/1992
Schools in Bowie
College & universities near Bowie, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162007 | Bowie State University | Bowie (MD) | 20715-9465 |
| 163657 | Prince George's Community College | Largo (MD) | 20774-2199 |
| 163204 | University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi (MD) | 20783-8010 |
| 163541 | Hair Academy Inc-New Carrollton | New Carrollton (MD) | 20784 |
| 451909 | Fortis College-Landover | Landover (MD) | 20785-2223 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bowie, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| BWI | BWI Rail Station | 7 Amtrak Way | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bowie
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchellvill Post Office | Bowie (MD) | 20716 |
| Bow Post Office | Bowie (MD) | 20715 |
| Mitchellville Carrier Annex Post Office | Bowie (MD) | 20715 |
| Kettering Post Office | Upper Marlboro (MD) | 20774 |
| West Bow Post Office | Bowie (MD) | 20720 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bowie , Texas human settlement in Montague County, Texas, United States of America with a population of 5,140 people.
Other cities in Prince George's County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prince George's County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chillum | 33,513 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| College Park | 32,173 | Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland |
| South Laurel | 26,112 | Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Laurel | 25,548 | City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Fort Washington | 24,183 | Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Greenbelt | 23,229 | City in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Camp Springs | 19,096 | Census designated place in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Langley Park | 18,755 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
| Hyattsville | 18,217 | City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
| Calverton | 17,724 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Beltsville | 16,772 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Hillcrest Heights | 16,469 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America |
| East Riverdale | 15,509 | Area in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Adelphi | 15,086 | Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Glenn Dale | 13,466 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
| New Carrollton | 12,909 | City in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bowie distances to largest Maryland cities
