Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania
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Location of Bowmanstown in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
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 Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Carbon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) | |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 889 | |
| • Density | 1,156.05/sq mi (446.19/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
18030
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 | |
| FIPS code | 42-07880 | |
Bowmanstown is a small town, also called a borough, in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is located in a region known as Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 889 people lived there.
The town is about 732 feet above sea level. It is located about 3 miles west of Palmerton and 4 miles south of Lehighton. You can reach it from Pennsylvania Route 248.
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Where is Bowmanstown Located?
Bowmanstown is in the southern part of Carbon County. It sits on the northeast bank of the Lehigh River.
Nearby Areas
- To the east and north, it borders Lower Towamensing Township.
- To the southeast, it is next to the town of Palmerton.
- To the southwest and west, it borders East Penn Township.
Size of the Town
The U.S. Census Bureau says Bowmanstown covers a total area of about 0.80 square miles (2.07 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.77 square miles (1.99 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
How to Get Around Bowmanstown
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In 2013, Bowmanstown had about 8.40 miles of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) took care of 3.11 miles of these roads. The town itself maintained the other 5.29 miles.
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Route 248 is the main highway that goes through Bowmanstown. It runs from northwest to southeast, following the Lehigh River. Another road, Pennsylvania Route 895, starts in Bowmanstown at PA 248 and goes southwest across the Lehigh River.
People Living in Bowmanstown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 834 | — | |
| 1930 | 843 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 883 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 878 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 888 | 1.1% | |
| 1970 | 864 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,078 | 24.8% | |
| 1990 | 888 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 895 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 937 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 889 | −5.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 895 people living in Bowmanstown. These people lived in 389 households, and 257 of these were families. The town had about 1,156 people per square mile.
Who Lives Here?
- Most people (99.44%) were White.
- A small number were Asian (0.22%) or from two or more races (0.34%).
- About 0.89% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 27% of households had children under 18.
- 54% were married couples living together.
- About 8% were led by a female with no husband.
- About 28.5% of households were individuals living alone.
- About 11.8% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
- The average household had 2.30 people, and the average family had 2.77 people.
Age Groups
The people in Bowmanstown were spread across different age groups:
- 20% were under 18 years old.
- 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Bowmanstown was 41 years.
See also
In Spanish: Bowmanstown para niños
