Total Population
305
Population
Growth Rate
0.45%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
4.500
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
120
Total Housing Units
129
Owner Occupied
103
Renter Occupied
17
Vacant
9
Median Home Value
$253,571
Average Home Value
$294,231
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.46%
Per Capita Income
1.95%
Median Household
$65,565 $72,281
Average Household
$80,306 $88,292
Per Capita
$30,348 $33,427
Total Businesses
10
Total Employed
53
Workers 16+
122
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
1
Employed
24
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
9
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
2
Employed
7
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
2
Employed
7
2021 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
7
2021 Building Matl/Garden Equip
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Some
High School
14
Graduated
High School
82
Associates
Degree
30
Bachelor's
Degree
26
Graduate
Degree
7
Average Commute Time
35 min.
Resident Commuters
49
Non-Resident Commuters
72
Drive Alone
100
Carpooled
9
Public
0
Work At Home
6