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Bowers

Pennsylvania · 326 residents · 0.608 sq mi
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Bowers has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,788. Population has fallen 35% since 2011, a loss of 174 residents. Median home value is $219,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
−35%vs 2011
vs 500 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
536 / sq mi
−35%vs 2011
vs 822 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
−24%vs 2011
vs 60.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
63182302421540201020202024Bowers
2024103
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,788
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,529 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,040
−20%vs 2011
vs $26,183 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−25.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
+12%vs 2011
vs 0.294 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $207,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $633 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−29.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.2% in 2011
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+33%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(500)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(20)
Diversity Score
6
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 15.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.6%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.2%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.0%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
Female
47.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

Bowers, Pennsylvania has about 326 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bowers, Pennsylvania earns about $42,788 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 $219,500, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

About 26.3% 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 22.7% of people in Bowers, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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