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Brockway

Pennsylvania · 2,276 residents · 1.185 sq mi
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Brockway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,558. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,276
+4%since 2000
from 2,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,921 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+12%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brockway
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,558
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,845
+41%since 2000
from $18,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+49%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(2,173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,148)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.8%(41)
Diversity Score7.5%(171)
Diversity Score
8
+996%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brockway, Pennsylvania?

Brockway, Pennsylvania has about 2,276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brockway, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Brockway, Pennsylvania earns about $38,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brockway, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Brockway, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Brockway, Pennsylvania?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brockway, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brockway, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% of people in Brockway, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brockway, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Brockway, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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