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Bowmansville

Pennsylvania · 2,989 residents · 2.134 sq mi
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Bowmansville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,969. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $199,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
2,989
+53%since 2019
from 1,958 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,401 / sq mi
+53%since 2019
from 918 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−6%since 2019
from 42.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Bowmansville
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,969
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,233
+2%since 2019
from $32,436 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $199,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $819 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
18.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−14%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,958)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,738)
Black1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(88)
Asian1.7%(51)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score14.1%(422)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+5%since 2019
from 22.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
Female
50.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania?

Bowmansville, Pennsylvania has about 2,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania earns about $83,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bowmansville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bowmansville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $199,300, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% of people in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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