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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Brownsville

Pennsylvania · 1,170 residents · 1.299 sq mi
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West Brownsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,750. 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 $27,500. With a median age of 39.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,170
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
901 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.4
−9%vs 2000
vs 43.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7558759951K1K1990201020202024West Brownsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,315 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,181
−40%vs 2000
vs $15,368 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.8%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$325
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $389 in 2000
US average: $450
78.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.3% in 2000
21.2% rent
1.5
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,054)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(28)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,160)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score7%(81)
7
+172%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.6%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

West Brownsville, Pennsylvania has about 1,170 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania earns about $17,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Brownsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Brownsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

About 16.8% of people in West Brownsville, 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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