Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

New Brighton, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,567

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.1%4,239

Black

13.5%752

Two or More

6.1%338

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%234

Asian

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%203

High School Diploma

39.7%1,545

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%292

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%498

Associate's Degree

13.5%524

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%522

Master's Degree

2.8%109

Professional Degree

0.2%9

Doctorate

0.3%13

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,200

Median Renti

$749

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49%1,254

Renter-Occupied

51%1,305

Total Units

2,958

Homeownership

49%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.1%102

$50K–$100K

35.6%446

$100K–$150K

32.7%410

$150K–$200K

13.7%172

$200K–$300K

3.6%45

$300K–$500K

4.7%59

$1M+

1.6%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

428

$500–$750

199

$750–$1,000

214

$1,000–$1,250

232

$1,250–$1,500

141

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%12

2010–2019

2.9%87

1990–1999

4%119

1980–1989

4.2%123

1970–1979

8.7%256

1960–1969

7.2%213

1950–1959

11.3%334

1940–1949

6.8%201

1939 or earlier

54.5%1,613

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75%1,919

Electricity

22.1%566

Fuel Oil

2.1%53

Solar

0.5%12

No Fuel

0.4%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,939

Mean Household Incomei

$65,851

Per Capita Incomei

$30,835

Poverty Ratei

15.8%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

2,662

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%120

$10K–$15K

11.8%301

$15K–$20K

4.1%106

$20K–$25K

5.7%145

$25K–$30K

3%78

$30K–$35K

5.6%143

$35K–$40K

2.2%56

$40K–$45K

4.3%111

$45K–$50K

2.8%71

$50K–$60K

13.3%340

$60K–$75K

10.1%259

$75K–$100K

11.7%299

$100K–$125K

12.9%329

$125K–$150K

1.8%47

$150K–$200K

4.7%121

$200K+

1.3%33

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

559

Residentsi

895

Avg. Tenant Renti

$337/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing110 homes98% occupied$372/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers80 homes68% occupied$383/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8369 homes94% occupied$317/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,939/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

84.7%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

14.2%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

0.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

71.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.6% of subsidized households are minority

26.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

160.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,539

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,564

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

414(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured