Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania
Bowmanstown: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Bowmanstown is a city located in the county of Carbon in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 937 and a population density of 1,171 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 881 inhabitants.
The city was created 217 years ago in 1807.
Quick Facts about Bowmanstown
| Population : | 881 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Carbon County |
| Area : | 0.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,402 feet / 732 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1808 (217 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:10:56 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 18030 |
| Density : | 1,101 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bowmanstown is located at 40°47'59"N 75°39'43"W (40.7998200, -75.6618500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bowmanstown decreased by 6.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 937 | - | census |
| 2011 | 907 | -3.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 902 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 897 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 891 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 883 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 877 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 881 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 885 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 884 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 881 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Schools in Bowmanstown
College & universities near Bowmanstown, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213525 | Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville (PA) | 18078-2598 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bowmanstown, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Bowmanstown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bowmanstown Post Office | Bowmanstown (PA) | 18030 |
Other cities in Carbon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carbon County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerton | 5,321 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lehighton | 5,296 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Jim Thorpe | 4,650 | Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania |
| Lansford | 3,760 | City in North Dakota |
| Nesquehoning | 3,240 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Summit Hill | 2,975 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Weatherly | 2,452 | Borough of Pennsylvania, United States |
| Beaver Meadows | 832 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Parryville | 501 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Weissport | 396 | Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Side | 301 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| New Columbus | 227 | Borough in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
