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Briar Creek

Pennsylvania · 597 residents · 1.651 sq mi
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Briar Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% 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 $99,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
597
−8%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+12%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3845647459251K1990201020202024Briar Creek
2024828
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,677
+5%since 2000
from $13,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(638)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(544)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(21)
Asian1%(6)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score16.3%(97)
Diversity Score
16
+431%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+105%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania?

Briar Creek, Pennsylvania has about 597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $32,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Briar Creek, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Briar Creek, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 36.1% of people in Briar Creek, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Briar Creek, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Briar Creek, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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