Tower City, PA is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 1,346. The total area is all land. A population of 100% US citizens resides in Tower City. The population is primarily made up of American citizens, and the city has a large Gulf War veteran population. Tower City has a high homeownership rate of 77.9%. Its median home value is $79,200.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median income for households in Tower City, PA was $53,333 in 2018. The median income for households in this city increased 2.4% over the previous year. Compared to the national average, income inequality in this city was lower than the national average. The median gross rent in Tower City was $646 per month. Tower City is part of the Williams Valley School District.
Approximately 10 percent of the population of the city is foreign born. Most of those immigrants were from countries outside the United States. Ten or fewer county residents moved from a foreign country in the past decade. Tower has a population of about 2,000. Tower City is home to a Susquehanna Bank branch at 800 West Grand Avenue. Tower's branch was established on 1985/01/03, and the bank has 308 offices in the county. The bank is owned by Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.
The city's population is highly concentrated in a limited space. It is not feasible for the police to protect all of the neighborhoods. The city's high density creates a large transport system that is difficult to manage. Luckily, the planning department is analyzing and comparing the data on a regular basis. It also provides data on the educational attainment of residents, income, and housing conditions.