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.

Brownsville, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,412

Median Agei

45.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.2%1,862

Black

15.1%365

Two or More

3.6%86

Other

3%73

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%4

Asian

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%29

High School Diploma

43.7%795

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%92

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%193

Associate's Degree

7.6%138

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%222

Master's Degree

2.8%51

HS or Higher

83.6%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$69,400

Median Renti

$670

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.6%608

Renter-Occupied

52.4%668

Total Units

1,406

Homeownership

47.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.5%137

$50K–$100K

52.1%317

$100K–$150K

9.4%57

$150K–$200K

10.9%66

$200K–$300K

3.9%24

$500K–$1M

1.2%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

168

$500–$750

276

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%17

2000–2009

0.3%4

1990–1999

3.1%44

1980–1989

2%28

1970–1979

11.9%168

1960–1969

4.3%60

1950–1959

7.8%110

1940–1949

15.5%218

1939 or earlier

53.8%757

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.1%882

Electricity

13.2%169

Fuel Oil

9.8%125

Other

5.1%65

No Fuel

1.9%24

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$31,810

Mean Household Incomei

$46,761

Per Capita Incomei

$23,798

Poverty Ratei

31.6%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

1,037

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.1%141

$10K–$15K

14.3%183

$15K–$20K

9.8%125

$20K–$25K

3.3%42

$25K–$30K

8.2%105

$30K–$35K

7.4%95

$35K–$40K

2.3%29

$40K–$45K

3.6%46

$45K–$50K

0.3%4

$50K–$60K

7.2%92

$60K–$75K

8.5%109

$75K–$100K

14.2%181

$100K–$125K

6.3%81

$125K–$150K

0.6%8

$150K–$200K

1.7%22

$200K+

1%13

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

212

Residentsi

298

Avg. Tenant Renti

$336/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing165 homes89% occupied$319/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers47 homes77% occupied$397/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $31,810/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

86.4%

Very low income$10K–$16K/yr

12%

Low income$16K–$25K/yr

0.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $25K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

66.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.4% of subsidized households are minority

35.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.8% 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

200.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

882

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

940

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

91(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured