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Bowers

Pennsylvania · 103 residents · 0.608 sq mi
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Bowers has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,656. Population has fallen 56% since 2023, a loss of 133 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $245,800. With a median age of 67.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
−56%since 2023
from 236 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
169 / sq mi
−56%since 2023
from 388 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.4
+14%since 2023
from 58.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
63182302421540201020202024Bowers
2024103
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,656
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,430
+27%since 2023
from $29,411 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.272
−2%since 2023
from 0.278 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $254,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.4
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
62.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
56.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

Bowers, Pennsylvania has about 103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bowers, Pennsylvania earns about $72,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowers, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bowers, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $245,800.

How educated are people in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bowers, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Bowers, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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