Brownsville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Brownsville, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 31.6% is well above the state average

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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 2.2x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brownsville, Pennsylvania had a total population of 2,412, the 584th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $31,810, which is 59% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 31.6%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 59% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (31.6%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.
Unemployment rate of 9.3% is notably above the national average.

Brownsville Quick Facts

Population 2,412

Median Household Income $31,810

Median Home Value $69,400

Poverty Rate 31.6%

Unemployment Rate 9.3%

Median Age 45.7 years

Homeownership Rate 47.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

High School Graduation Rate 83.6%

Diversity Index 38/100

Population 2,412 584th of 1,991

Median Income $31,810 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 31.6% 154% higher than national

Median Home Value $69,400 bottom 10%

How Brownsville 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	2,539	2,412	-5.0%
Median household income	$28,656	$31,810	+11.0%
Median home value	$63,900	$69,400	+8.6%

How Brownsville Compares

Median Household Income

Brownsville

$31,810

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brownsville

$69,400

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 38.5%

$25K-$50K 21.9%

$50K-$100K 29.9%

$100K+ 9.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.1%

$10K-$15K

14.3%

$15K-$20K

9.8%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

8.2%

$30K-$35K

7.4%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

0.3%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

6.3%

$125K-$150K

0.6%

$150K-$200K

1.7%

$200K+

1.0%

Employment

9.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

49.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 47.6%

Renter 52.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $670/mo 25.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.5%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

29.5%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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+)

Brownsville Rankings in Pennsylvania

#584 Population of 1,991

#1837 Median Income of 1,854

#1433 Education of 1,987

#1796 Home Value of 1,871

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Other Cities in Fayette County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Uniontown	9,742	$35,454	27.8%	$87,700
Connellsville	6,849	$45,721	16.3%	$122,900
Masontown	3,201	$53,676	31.7%	$126,300
Leith-Hatfield	2,577	$91,823	5.4%	$296,700
Oliver	2,393	$55,602	25.1%	$144,400
East Uniontown	2,195	$48,305	25.6%	$114,800
South Connellsville	1,807	$48,250	21.3%	$112,000
Hopwood	1,767	$44,321	11.3%	$190,600
Hiller	1,536	$78,015	15.1%	$121,300
Perryopolis	1,529	$61,319	12.0%	$163,700

Cities Similar to Brownsville

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Messiah College	2,329	N/A	N/A	70.3%	0.0%
Shippensburg University	2,071	N/A	N/A	43.3%	0.0%
Mount Union	2,328	$40,625	$98,200	16.2%	26.7%
Slippery Rock University	2,853	N/A	N/A	0.0%	100.0%
Lincoln University	2,017	N/A	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Population Overview

Brownsville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. The total population is 2,412. It ranks as the 584th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brownsville is 45.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brownsville is $31,810. This is 59% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.6%. This is 170% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 78% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $69,400. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Brownsville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 47.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brownsville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 83.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

Brownsville, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,412 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, PA?

The median household income in Brownsville is $31,810, which is 61% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, PA?

The poverty rate in Brownsville is 31.6%. This means approximately 761 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

Brownsville's population is 77.2% White, 15.1% Black, 0.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Brownsville, PA?

The median home value in Brownsville is $69,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.

How educated is Brownsville, Pennsylvania?

15.0% of adults (25+) in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.