Brownsville, PA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Brownsville

Neighborhood

Fayette, PA

La Belle / East Millsboro

Brier Hill / Chestnut Ridge

Smallwood / Granville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Brownsville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.0%

Households with Children

17.4%

School Enrollment K-12

197

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.9%
School Age (5-17): 12.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.6%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.4%
High School / GED: 45.3%
Some College or Associate's: 23.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 8.3%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 25.2%
Living Alone: 57.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 15.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.5%
Other White: 57.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 94.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 5.5%
Other Black: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.3%
Spanish: 1.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.2%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 81.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources