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Bruin

Pennsylvania · 423 residents · 1.825 sq mi
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Bruin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 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 $100,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423
−21%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3254124985846711990201020202024Bruin
2024354
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,554 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,880
+188%since 2000
from $13,136 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$100,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−1%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(524)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score5.1%(22)
Diversity Score
5
+263%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bruin, Pennsylvania?

Bruin, Pennsylvania has about 423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bruin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bruin, Pennsylvania earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bruin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bruin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Bruin, Pennsylvania?

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

What is the poverty rate in Bruin, Pennsylvania?

About 5.6% of people in Bruin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bruin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bruin, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 219 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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