Bowler, Wisconsin

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Bowler is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 343 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Bowler is located at 44°51′45″N, 88°58′51″W (44.862462, -88.980822)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 343 people, 126 households, and 90 families residing in the village. The population density is 129.8/km² (337.7/mi²). There are 135 housing units at an average density of 51.1/km² (132.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 78.13% White, 0.87% African American, 16.62% Native American, and 4.37% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 126 households out of which 42.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% are married couples living together, 18.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% are non-families. 24.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.11.

In the village the population is spread out with 33.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 80.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $34,167, and the median income for a family is $36,563. Males have a median income of $24,375 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village is $13,285. 6.6% of the population and 3.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.0% of those under the age of 18 and 23.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.