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Brownstown

Pennsylvania · 744 residents · 0.235 sq mi
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Brownstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,891. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
744
−16%since 2000
from 883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,166 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 3,757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5386477568649731990201020202024Brownstown
2024674
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,891
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,043 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,899
+25%since 2000
from $13,494 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+15%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(877)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(734)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(17)
Diversity Score
2
+176%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownstown, Pennsylvania?

Brownstown, Pennsylvania has about 744 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownstown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Brownstown, Pennsylvania earns about $37,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownstown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Brownstown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $58,100, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Brownstown, Pennsylvania?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brownstown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownstown, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% of people in Brownstown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownstown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownstown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 193 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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