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Branchdale

Pennsylvania · 379 residents · 0.714 sq mi
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Branchdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,188. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,900. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 59% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
−13%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
531 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+56%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2162923684445202000201020202024Branchdale
2024379
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,188
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,920
+108%since 2000
from $14,378 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+74%since 2010
from 0.283 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+69%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(434)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.7%(67)
Diversity Score
18
+1448%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2012
from 32.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branchdale, Pennsylvania?

Branchdale, Pennsylvania has about 379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branchdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Branchdale, Pennsylvania earns about $32,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Branchdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Branchdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $71,900.

How educated are people in Branchdale, Pennsylvania?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Branchdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Branchdale, Pennsylvania?

About 25.9% of people in Branchdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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