Brownstown, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Brownstown, Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brownstown, Pennsylvania had a total population of 674, the 1206th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $51,042, which is 35% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 35% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x.

Brownstown Quick Facts

Population 674

Median Household Income $51,042

Median Home Value $70,900

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 45.7 years

Homeownership Rate 80.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

High School Graduation Rate 98.8%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 674 1206th of 1,991

Median Income $51,042 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 12.5% about the same as national

Median Home Value $70,900 bottom 10%

How Brownstown Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	606	674	+11.2%
Median household income	$50,804	$51,042	+0.5%
Median home value	$75,400	$70,900	-6.0%

How Brownstown Compares

Median Household Income

Brownstown

$51,042

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brownstown

$70,900

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.3%

$25K-$50K 29.1%

$50K-$100K 35.8%

$100K+ 15.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

8.2%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

7.0%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

12.3%

$60K-$75K

12.0%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

2.9%

$150K-$200K

4.1%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.7%

Renter 19.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $544/mo 12.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

15.6%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

27.9%

75+

10.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Brownstown Rankings in Pennsylvania

#1206 Population of 1,991

#1551 Median Income of 1,854

#1121 Education of 1,987

#1790 Home Value of 1,871

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Other Cities in Cambria County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Johnstown	18,087	$37,888	31.9%	$45,400
Westmont	4,855	$108,988	7.8%	$180,800
Elim	3,759	$65,482	5.8%	$113,000
Northern Cambria	3,494	$54,673	29.2%	$93,100
Ebensburg	3,321	$58,179	9.5%	$174,700
Belmont	2,618	$69,146	8.5%	$144,900
Nanty-Glo	2,598	$51,604	19.5%	$83,700
Geistown	2,507	$63,958	6.9%	$154,700
Portage	2,495	$45,556	23.2%	$94,800
Southmont	2,059	$73,400	9.3%	$125,800

Cities Similar to Brownstown

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Fredericksburg (Crawford County)	673	N/A	$111,700	14.7%	25.0%
Morris Run	669	N/A	$98,300	29.9%	16.6%
Cokeburg	684	N/A	$162,500	24.3%	8.3%
Englewood	661	N/A	$155,000	52.6%	30.9%
Mount Jewett	674	$53,125	$76,300	16.6%	18.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 674, Brownstown'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

Brownstown is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. The total population is 674. It ranks as the 1206th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brownstown is 45.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brownstown is $51,042. This is 35% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $70,900. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Brownstown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brownstown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brownstown, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brownstown, Pennsylvania?

Brownstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 674 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Brownstown, PA?

The median household income in Brownstown is $51,042, which is 37% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Brownstown, PA?

The poverty rate in Brownstown is 12.5%. This means approximately 84 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Brownstown, Pennsylvania?

Brownstown's population is 92.7% White, 1.5% Black, 1.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Brownstown, PA?

The median home value in Brownstown is $70,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.

How educated is Brownstown, Pennsylvania?

19.8% of adults (25+) in Brownstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.