Total Population
274
Population
Growth Rate
-0.59%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
7.100
John Gross filed a homestead in 1866 on the land where Bowlus is now located. After several property transfers it became the property of the Soo Line Railroad Company. The village was platted in 1907 and incorporated in 1910. Bowlus grew as a community sustained by agriculture. Farm products such as wheat, oats and potatoes were shipped out on the Soo Line Railway. Farm animals and poultry were also part of the livelihood of the residents. Merchants included a meat market, blacksmith shop, saloon, implement dealer, livery and feed store. Bowlus is still well-known for its meat market and butchering. A business unique to Bowlus, due to its beautiful groves of maple trees, has been the production of maple syrup.
Bowlus was settled by many families of Polish descent. The centerpiece of the community is the stately Polish Catholic Church. It speaks of the faith, dedication and hard work of the people of Bowlus. Bowlus is still a traditional small town with an area set aside for industrial development that the City Council hopes will grow many businesses.
Bowlus Industrial Park
Households
111
Total Housing Units
115
Owner Occupied
99
Renter Occupied
12
Vacant
4
Median Home Value
$268,750
Average Home Value
$296,970
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.33%
Median Household
$73,448 $78,962
Average Household
$91,687 $104,539
Per Capita
$34,046 $38,201
Total Businesses
10
Total Employed
43
Workers 16+
119
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
1
Employed
11
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
9
2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
3
Employed
7
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
2
Employed
7
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
2
Employed
7
2022 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
7
Some
High School
11
Graduated
High School
75
Associates
Degree
29
Bachelor's
Degree
23
Graduate
Degree
6
Average Commute Time
36 min.
Resident Commuters
49
Non-Resident Commuters
69
Drive Alone
103
Carpooled
4
Public
0
Work At Home
7