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Branchdale

Pennsylvania · 328 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 $44,423. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
−25%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
459 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+35%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2162923684445202000201020202024Branchdale
2024379
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,423
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,475
+70%since 2000
from $14,378 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
4.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−33%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branchdale, Pennsylvania?

Branchdale, Pennsylvania has about 328 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branchdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Branchdale, Pennsylvania earns about $44,423 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Branchdale, Pennsylvania?

About 6.6% 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 5.2% of people in Branchdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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