Tower City, Pennsylvania
Tower City: City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA
About
Tower City is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,346 and a population density of 254 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,268 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Tower City
| Population : | 1,268 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Postal code : | 58071 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 5.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,171 feet / 357 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1879 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:49:17 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 239 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tower City is located at 40°35'21"N 76°33'9"W (40.5892500, -76.5524600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tower City decreased by 6.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,346 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,339 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,332 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,326 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,317 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,305 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,299 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,288 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,283 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,277 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,268 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,626 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,767 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,041 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,623 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 90.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 996 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
Tower City zip code is 17980.
County name: Schuylkill, County
fips: 42107
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $224,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,707 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $638 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,032 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,533 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,548 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 121,371 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 409,213 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,338 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $90,633 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $47,821 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,302 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,151 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 820 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 126 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,009 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 237 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,872 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,791.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.51 |
Schools in Tower City
College & universities near Tower City, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213507 | Lebanon Valley College | Annville (PA) | 17003-1400 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tower City, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Tower City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tower City Post Office | Tower City (PA) | 17980 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Tower City , North Dakota city in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA with a population of 265 people.
Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Shenandoah | 4,738 | Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Tower City distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
