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West Brownsville

Pennsylvania · 977 residents · 1.299 sq mi
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West Brownsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
977
−9%since 2000
from 1,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+6%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7558759951K1K1990201020202024West Brownsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,315 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,696
+93%since 2000
from $15,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−25%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(908)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.4%(33)
Diversity Score15.1%(147)
Diversity Score
15
+489%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

West Brownsville, Pennsylvania has about 977 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania earns about $60,000 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

About 19.9% 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 10.4% of people in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Brownsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Brownsville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 193 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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