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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Britain

Pennsylvania · 3,125 residents · 1.207 sq mi
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New Britain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,029. Population has grown 42% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $147,400. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,125
+42%since 1990
from 2,202 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,589 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 1,824 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.6
−20%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024New Britain
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,029
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,145 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,877
+17%since 1990
from $17,909 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$147,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$952
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $870 in 1990
US average: $602
87.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.1% in 1990
12.4% rent
2.5
−19%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,154)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(45)
Asian1.9%(42)
Diversity Score10%(221)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,962)
Black2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(51)
Asian0.7%(23)
Diversity Score10.6%(333)
11
+6%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.7%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−22%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Britain, Pennsylvania?

New Britain, Pennsylvania has about 3,125 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Britain, Pennsylvania earns about $60,029 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 $147,400, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in New Britain, Pennsylvania?

About 34.7% 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 2.7% 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 923 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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