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Brownsville

Pennsylvania · 2,185 residents · 0.977 sq mi
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Brownsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,583. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 619 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,400. The poverty rate of 38.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,185
−22%since 2000
from 2,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,236 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Brownsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,583
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,559 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,086
+57%since 2000
from $13,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(2,391)
Black11.3%(318)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(775)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,638)
Black13.5%(296)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(32)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4.6%(100)
Diversity Score43.9%(958)
Diversity Score
44
+59%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

Brownsville, Pennsylvania has about 2,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Brownsville, Pennsylvania earns about $25,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Brownsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $49,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brownsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

About 38.9% of people in Brownsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownsville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 979 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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