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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bowmanstown

Pennsylvania · 895 residents · 0.769 sq mi
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Bowmanstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,688. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $82,900. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

895
+1%since 1990
from 888 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,164 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,155 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+15%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7288409531K1K1990201020202024Bowmanstown
2024968
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,688
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,645 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,956
+43%since 1990
from $11,836 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$466
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $351 in 1990
US average: $602
71.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
29.0% rent
2.4
−16%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(883)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.4%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.8%(25)
3
+98%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania?

Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania has about 895 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania earns about $34,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania?

About 9.2% of people in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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