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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Brighton

Pennsylvania · 6,854 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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New Brighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,543. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,800. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,854
+3%vs 2000
vs 6,641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,641 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 6,435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024New Brighton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,543
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,932 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,429
−30%vs 2000
vs $13,475 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.1%
+8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$287
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $408 in 2000
US average: $450
51.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.8% in 2000
48.9% rent
1.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(5,709)
Black10.6%(701)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(33)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(1,712)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(6,210)
Black8.9%(612)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(8)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0.4%(26)
Diversity Score21.6%(1,482)
22
−16%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Brighton, Pennsylvania?

New Brighton, Pennsylvania has about 6,854 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Brighton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in New Brighton, Pennsylvania earns about $17,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Brighton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Brighton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $32,800, and the typical rent is about $287 a month.

How educated are people in New Brighton, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Brighton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Brighton, Pennsylvania?

About 25.1% of people in New Brighton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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