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.

West Brownsville, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,100

Median Agei

44.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%1,039

Two or More

3.6%40

Black

1%11

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%5

Other

0.5%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%14

High School Diploma

50.2%418

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%37

Some College (1+ yr)

7.2%60

Associate's Degree

11.1%92

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%124

Master's Degree

3.8%32

Doctorate

0.5%4

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$82,800

Median Renti

$760

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.7%393

Renter-Occupied

19.3%94

Total Units

536

Homeownership

80.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.6%89

$50K–$100K

45%177

$100K–$150K

9.7%38

$150K–$200K

11.2%44

$200K–$300K

9.4%37

$300K–$500K

2%8

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%4

2010–2019

3.5%19

2000–2009

4.1%22

1970–1979

6.7%36

1960–1969

6.5%35

1950–1959

11.9%64

1940–1949

11.2%60

1939 or earlier

55.2%296

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.5%353

Electricity

22.8%111

Fuel Oil

3.1%15

No Fuel

1.6%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,449

Mean Household Incomei

$75,205

Per Capita Incomei

$32,734

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

7.2%

Labor Forcei

607

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%10

$10K–$15K

3.5%17

$15K–$20K

2.5%12

$20K–$25K

5.7%28

$25K–$30K

8.8%43

$30K–$35K

2.5%12

$35K–$40K

0.6%3

$40K–$45K

6.8%33

$45K–$50K

8.8%43

$50K–$60K

2.1%10

$60K–$75K

17.7%86

$75K–$100K

12.5%61

$100K–$125K

9.2%45

$125K–$150K

10.3%50

$150K–$200K

4.9%24

$200K+

2.1%10

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

563

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

563

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured