Browndale, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 722, Browndale's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Browndale is a small community located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 722. It ranks as the 1163rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Browndale is 41.5 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. With 34.5% of the population under 18, Browndale has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Browndale is $53,750. This is 31% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $158,000. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Browndale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Browndale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.9%. The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Browndale, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.