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Bowmanstown

Pennsylvania · 889 residents · 0.769 sq mi
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Bowmanstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,900. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
889
−1%since 2000
from 895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,156 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+15%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7288409531K1K1990201020202024Bowmanstown
2024968
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,052
+65%since 2000
from $16,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(811)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(35)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score14.7%(130)
Diversity Score
15
+428%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania?

Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania has about 889 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania earns about $47,250 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 $144,900, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania?

About 24.8% 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 9.6% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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