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New Britain

Pennsylvania · 2,799 residents (2025 est.) · 1.207 sq mi
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New Britain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,227. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $407,000. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,821
−10%since 2000
from 3,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,337 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.6
−18%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,799 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Britain
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,227
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,029 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,471
+84%since 2000
from $20,877 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+14%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,145
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $952 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,962)
Black2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(51)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(333)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(2,277)
Black6.1%(173)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(100)
Asian4.8%(136)
Other4.8%(135)
Diversity Score42.4%(1,195)
Diversity Score
42
+298%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Britain, Pennsylvania?

New Britain, Pennsylvania has about 2,821 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Britain, Pennsylvania earns about $125,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Britain, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Britain, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $407,000, and the typical rent is about $2,145 a month.

How educated are people in New Britain, Pennsylvania?

About 48.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Britain, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Britain, Pennsylvania?

About 4.6% of people in New Britain, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Britain, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Britain, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 619 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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