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Bowers

Pennsylvania · 355 residents · 0.608 sq mi
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Bowers is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,688. Population has grown 49% since 2019. Median home value is $180,700. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
+49%since 2019
from 238 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
584 / sq mi
+49%since 2019
from 391 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+2%since 2019
from 43.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
63182302421540201020202024Bowers
2024103
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,688
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,306 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,838
−6%since 2019
from $34,927 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information40.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $187,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
5.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−15%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(318)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(21)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(61)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+39%since 2019
from 18.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
Female
51.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

Bowers, Pennsylvania has about 355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bowers, Pennsylvania earns about $100,688 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 $180,700.

How educated are people in Bowers, Pennsylvania?

About 23.0% 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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