Brownstown, PA

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Brownstown Overview

3,582
TOTAL POPULATION
1,697
MALE POPULATION
1,885
FEMALE POPULATION
90.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.08
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,986
PER CAPITA INCOME
$120,630
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$111,164
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
64.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
35.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,032
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Brownstown Zip Codes

Brownstown Area Codes

Race in Brownstown

The most populous races in Brownstown are White / Caucasian (2,829 | 79.0%), Asian (363 | 10.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (240 | 6.7%).
Race in Brownstown
Race# Population% Population
Asian36310.1%
Black / African American90.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2406.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,82979.0%
Two or more Races1845.1%
Some other Race1975.5%
Total3,582100.0%

Ancestry in Brownstown

The most populous ancestries reported in Brownstown are German (946 | 26.4%), Swedish (461 | 12.9%), Italian (281 | 7.8%), Irish (232 | 6.5%), and Swiss (212 | 5.9%), together accounting for 59.5% of all Brownstown residents.
Ancestry in Brownstown
Ancestry# Population% Population
American992.8%
British320.9%
Dutch641.8%
English240.7%
European1052.9%
French140.4%
German94626.4%
Greek130.4%
Haitian310.9%
Indian (Asian)320.9%
Irish2326.5%
Italian2817.8%
Korean1032.9%
Lithuanian230.6%
Malaysian1915.3%
Mexican1905.3%
Norwegian150.4%
Pennsylvania German120.3%
Polish1093.0%
Puerto Rican501.4%
Samoan842.4%
Scotch-Irish701.9%
Sri Lankan752.1%
Swedish46112.9%
Swiss2125.9%
Welsh521.5%
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Immigrants in Brownstown

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Brownstown came from Asia (134 | 3.7%), South Eastern Asia (134 | 3.7%), Laos (91 | 2.5%), Latin America (88 | 2.5%), and Central America (79 | 2.2%), together accounting for 14.7% of all Brownstown residents.
Immigrants in Brownstown
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1343.7%
Belarus60.2%
Caribbean90.3%
Central America792.2%
Eastern Europe60.2%
Europe60.2%
Haiti90.3%
Laos912.5%
Latin America882.5%
Mexico792.2%
Philippines431.2%
South Eastern Asia1343.7%
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Sex and Age in Brownstown

Sex and Age in Brownstown

The most populous age groups in Brownstown are 15 to 19 Years (240 | 14.1%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (253 | 13.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brownstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years141 (8.3%)107 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years147 (8.7%)188 (10.0%)
10 to 14 Years58 (3.4%)136 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years240 (14.1%)118 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years203 (12.0%)253 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Years117 (6.9%)89 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years64 (3.8%)111 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years65 (3.8%)24 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Years45 (2.6%)134 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years24 (1.4%)110 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years193 (11.4%)75 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years71 (4.2%)82 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years135 (8.0%)146 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years73 (4.3%)110 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years52 (3.1%)54 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years55 (3.2%)47 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years14 (0.8%)43 (2.3%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)58 (3.1%)
Total1,697 (100.0%)1,885 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brownstown

Median Family Size in Brownstown

The median family size in Brownstown is 3.37 persons per family, with single male/father families (8 | 0.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.88 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (36 | 3.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brownstown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple942 (95.5%)3.41
Single Male/Father8 (0.8%)4.88
Single Female/Mother36 (3.6%)1.97
Total Families986 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Brownstown

The median household size in Brownstown is 2.96 persons per household, with single male/father households (8 | 0.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.75 persons per household. non-family households (221 | 18.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brownstown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple942 (78.0%)3.41
Single Male/Father8 (0.7%)5.75
Single Female/Mother36 (3.0%)2.17
Non-family221 (18.3%)1.06
Total Households1,207 (100.0%)2.96

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brownstown

Out of a total of 1,207 households in Brownstown, 986 (81.7%) are family households, while 221 (18.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 477, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 210.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brownstown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-210 (17.4%)
2-Person Households477 (39.5%)11 (0.9%)
3-Person Households147 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households204 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households95 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households13 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households50 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total986 (81.7%)221 (18.3%)

Female Fertility in Brownstown

Fertility by Age in Brownstown

Average fertility rate in Brownstown is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years45 (100.0%)99.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total45 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brownstown

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brownstown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Brownstown

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brownstown
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma14 (31.1%)46.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree16 (35.6%)90.0
Graduate Degree15 (33.3%)250.0
Total45 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brownstown

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brownstown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Brownstown

Income Overview in Brownstown

Per Capita Income in Brownstown is $40,986, while median incomes of families and households are $120,630 and $111,164 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,582$40,986
Median Family Income986$120,630
Mean Family Income986$132,000
Median Household Income1,207$111,164
Mean Household Income1,207$117,301
Income Deficit986$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,58264.86%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,58235.14¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,5820.34

Earnings by Sex in Brownstown

Average Earnings in Brownstown are $58,702, $69,480 for men and $24,412 for women, a difference of 64.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Brownstown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,108 (51.8%)$69,480
Female1,030 (48.2%)$24,412
Total2,138 (100.0%)$58,702

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brownstown

The most common earnings brackets in Brownstown are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (289 | 26.1%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (170 | 16.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brownstown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less62 (5.6%)58 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99936 (3.3%)44 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)107 (10.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)5 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49915 (1.3%)39 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (0.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)27 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)54 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)43 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (1.0%)170 (16.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (1.2%)77 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99969 (6.2%)49 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)27 (2.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)11 (1.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99916 (1.4%)41 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999167 (15.1%)37 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999240 (21.7%)63 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999289 (26.1%)93 (9.0%)
$100,000+190 (17.2%)70 (6.8%)
Total1,108 (100.0%)1,030 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brownstown

Average earnings in Brownstown are $77,419 for men and $34,079 for women, a difference of 56.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,196, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $75,300. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,188, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,599.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brownstown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$90,729$0
High School Diploma$75,300$21,599
College or Associate's Degree$85,711$0
Bachelor's Degree$94,196$51,591
Graduate Degree--
Total$77,419$34,079

Family Income in Brownstown

Family Income Brackets in Brownstown

According to the Brownstown family income data, there are 419 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 42.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Brownstown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00080.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999131.3%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999383.9%
$50,000 to $74,99910510.6%
$75,000 to $99,99918018.3%
$100,000 to $149,99941942.5%
$150,000 to $199,99915215.4%
$200,000+717.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brownstown

5-person families (103 | 10.4%) account for the highest median family income in Brownstown with $153,315 per family, while 2-person families (484 | 49.1%) have the highest median income of $46,016 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brownstown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families484 (49.1%)$92,031
3-Person Families140 (14.2%)$121,400
4-Person Families204 (20.7%)$114,477
5-Person Families103 (10.4%)$153,315
6-Person Families5 (0.5%)$0
7+ Person Families50 (5.1%)$0
Total986 (100.0%)$120,630

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brownstown

The median family income in Brownstown is $120,630, with families comprising 2 earners (636) having the highest median family income of $122,105, while families with no earners (56) have the lowest median family income of $39,091, accounting for 64.5% and 5.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Brownstown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners56 (5.7%)$39,091
1 Earner116 (11.8%)$67,143
2 Earners636 (64.5%)$122,105
3+ Earners178 (18.0%)$121,850
Total986 (100.0%)$120,630

Household Income in Brownstown

Household Income Brackets in Brownstown

With 427 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Brownstown, accounting for 35.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Brownstown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000332.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999393.2%
$25,000 to $34,999242.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991048.6%
$50,000 to $74,99912810.6%
$75,000 to $99,99922919.0%
$100,000 to $149,99942735.4%
$150,000 to $199,99915212.6%
$200,000+715.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brownstown

The median household income in Brownstown is $111,164, with the highest median household income of $123,068 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 413 households (34.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,525, with 339 households (28.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brownstown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years157 (13.0%)$91,240
25 to 44 Years298 (24.7%)$113,246
45 to 64 Years413 (34.2%)$123,068
65+ Years339 (28.1%)$49,525
Total1,207 (100.0%)$111,164

Poverty in Brownstown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brownstown

With 3.2% poverty level for males and 1.2% for females among the residents of Brownstown, 75 year old and over males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (18.8%) and 12 females (7.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brownstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years8 (7.3%)7 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years2 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.8%)12 (7.3%)
75 Years and over13 (18.8%)4 (2.7%)
Total55 (3.2%)23 (1.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brownstown

According to the poverty statistics in Brownstown, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brownstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years125 (88.6%)107 (100.0%)
5 Years44 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years121 (89.0%)223 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years25 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)
15 Years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years107 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years273 (100.0%)268 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years181 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years102 (92.7%)151 (95.6%)
45 to 54 Years217 (100.0%)185 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years204 (99.0%)228 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years124 (99.2%)152 (92.7%)
75 Years and over56 (81.2%)144 (97.3%)
Total1,642 (96.8%)1,862 (98.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brownstown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brownstown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children538 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total942 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brownstown

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brownstown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brownstown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brownstown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (18.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Brownstown

Employment by Class of Employer in Brownstown

Among the 1,805 employed individuals in Brownstown, private company employees (1,488 | 82.4%), not-for-profit organizations (114 | 6.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (96 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brownstown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,48882.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)713.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)965.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations1146.3%
Local Government Employees362.0%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,805100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brownstown

According to the labor force statistics for Brownstown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,742), 74.1% or 2,032 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 136 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 97.4% or 261 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.8% or 128 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years187 (63.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years403 (88.4%)128 (31.8%)
25 to 29 Years198 (96.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years156 (89.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years261 (97.4%)8 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years364 (90.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years127 (83.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years235 (83.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years100 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,032 (74.1%)136 (6.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brownstown

According to labor force statistics for Brownstown, 90.3% of individuals (1,341) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,485) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 8 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 95.8% or 115 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brownstown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School115 (95.8%)8 (7.0%)
High School Diploma307 (85.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree463 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher456 (90.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,341 (90.3%)9 (0.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brownstown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brownstown are Business & Financial (161 | 8.5%), Community & Social Service (125 | 6.6%), Management (123 | 6.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (108 | 5.7%), and Health Technologists (80 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brownstown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brownstown, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Management (85.4%), and Business & Financial (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management105 (85.4%)18 (14.6%)
Business & Financial119 (73.9%)42 (26.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science44 (72.1%)17 (27.9%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 27 (21.6%)98 (78.4%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (16.7%)30 (83.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library21 (26.9%)57 (73.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)108 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
Total (Category)295 (51.0%)283 (49.0%)
Total (Overall)1,069 (56.4%)826 (43.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brownstown are Food Preparation & Serving (133 | 7.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (99 | 5.2%), Security & Protection (32 | 1.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (32 | 1.7%), and Personal Care & Service (14 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Brownstown

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brownstown, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (56.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)133 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance56 (56.6%)43 (43.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)69 (23.7%)222 (76.3%)
Total (Overall)1,069 (56.4%)826 (43.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brownstown are Sales & Related (211 | 11.1%), and Office & Administration (164 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brownstown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related108 (51.2%)103 (48.8%)
Office & Administration12 (7.3%)152 (92.7%)
Total (Category)120 (32.0%)255 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)1,069 (56.4%)826 (43.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brownstown are Construction & Extraction (110 | 5.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (86 | 4.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brownstown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,069 (56.4%)826 (43.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brownstown are Production (326 | 17.2%), Material Moving (121 | 6.4%), and Transportation (8 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brownstown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production260 (79.7%)66 (20.3%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)389 (85.5%)66 (14.5%)
Total (Overall)1,069 (56.4%)826 (43.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brownstown

Employment Industries in Brownstown

The major employment industries in Brownstown include Manufacturing (525 | 27.7%), Retail Trade (263 | 13.9%), Construction (168 | 8.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (160 | 8.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (128 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Brownstown

Employment Industries by Sex in Brownstown

The Brownstown industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brownstown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction165 (98.2%)3 (1.8%)
Manufacturing423 (80.6%)102 (19.4%)
Wholesale Trade71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade57 (21.7%)206 (78.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing33 (82.5%)7 (17.5%)
Utilities18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific18 (42.9%)24 (57.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services21 (19.3%)88 (80.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance24 (15.0%)136 (85.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total1,069 (56.4%)826 (43.6%)

Education in Brownstown

School Enrollment in Brownstown

The most common levels of schooling among the 955 students in Brownstown are high school (328 | 34.4%), elementary school (284 | 29.7%), and middle school (133 | 13.9%).
School Enrollment in Brownstown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool434.5%
Kindergarten171.8%
Elementary School28429.7%
Middle School13313.9%
High School32834.4%
College / Undergraduate788.2%
Graduate / Professional727.5%
Total955100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brownstown

Out of a total of 955 students who are enrolled in schools in Brownstown, 222 (23.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 733 (76.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 24 (75.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brownstown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old206 (70.8%)85 (29.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds180 (92.8%)14 (7.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds245 (89.7%)28 (10.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16 (29.1%)39 (70.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds42 (59.2%)29 (40.8%)
35 Years and over21 (87.5%)3 (12.5%)
Total733 (76.8%)222 (23.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brownstown

Business (119 | 18.3%), science & technology (109 | 16.8%), education (89 | 13.7%), psychology (51 | 7.9%), and engineering (44 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 649 individuals in Brownstown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brownstown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics121.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural416.3%
Physical & Health Sciences101.5%
Psychology517.9%
Social Sciences324.9%
Engineering446.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies132.0%
Science & Technology10916.8%
Business11918.3%
Education8913.7%
Literature & Languages30.5%
Liberal Arts & History355.4%
Visual & Performing Arts243.7%
Communications294.5%
Arts & Humanities385.9%
Total649100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brownstown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brownstown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brownstown are males with 2 vehicles (523, accounting for 50.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (225, making up 68.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brownstown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle131 (12.6%)132 (17.2%)
1 Vehicle15 (1.5%)36 (4.7%)
2 Vehicles523 (50.4%)225 (29.3%)
3 Vehicles245 (23.6%)285 (37.1%)
4 Vehicles72 (6.9%)18 (2.3%)
5 or more Vehicles51 (4.9%)72 (9.4%)
Total1,037 (100.0%)768 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brownstown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brownstown are 15 to 19 minutes (537 commuters, 31.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (405 commuters, 23.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (241 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Brownstown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1579.2%
10 to 14 Minutes40523.7%
15 to 19 Minutes53731.5%
20 to 24 Minutes24114.1%
25 to 29 Minutes673.9%
30 to 34 Minutes352.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes140.8%
45 to 59 Minutes603.5%
60 to 89 Minutes17610.3%
90 or more Minutes130.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Brownstown

The most common commute times in Brownstown are 10 to 14 minutes (300 commuters, 30.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (333 commuters, 46.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brownstown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes115 (11.7%)42 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes300 (30.4%)105 (14.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes204 (20.7%)333 (46.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes144 (14.6%)97 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes67 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (1.1%)24 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes14 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes60 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes58 (5.9%)118 (16.4%)
90 or more Minutes13 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brownstown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brownstown are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (180, 18.3%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (113, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brownstown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10 (1.0%)45 (6.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM27 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM180 (18.3%)9 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM177 (17.9%)113 (15.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM151 (15.3%)81 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM145 (14.7%)107 (14.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM100 (10.1%)23 (3.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM36 (3.6%)61 (8.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)58 (8.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM33 (3.4%)102 (14.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (0.5%)14 (1.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM122 (12.4%)75 (10.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)31 (4.3%)
Total986 (100.0%)719 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brownstown

Occupancy by Ownership in Brownstown

Of the total 1,207 dwellings in Brownstown, owner-occupied units account for 1,136 (94.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 71 (5.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brownstown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,13694.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units715.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,207100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brownstown

Occupancy by Household Size in Brownstown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household21017.4%
2-Person Household48840.4%
3-Person Household14712.2%
4+ Person Household36230.0%
Total Housing Units1,207100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brownstown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brownstown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household191 (90.9%)19 (9.0%)
2-Person Household465 (95.3%)23 (4.7%)
3-Person Household140 (95.2%)7 (4.8%)
4+ Person Household340 (93.9%)22 (6.1%)
Total Housing Units1,136 (94.1%)71 (5.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brownstown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brownstown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16 (42.1%)22 (57.9%)
High School Diploma496 (98.6%)7 (1.4%)
College/Associate Degree246 (93.2%)18 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher378 (94.0%)24 (6.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brownstown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brownstown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years30024.9%
35 to 44 Years15512.8%
45 to 54 Years22818.9%
55 to 64 Years18515.3%
65 to 74 Years22318.5%
75 to 84 Years625.1%
85 Years and Over544.5%
Total1,207100.0%

Housing Finances in Brownstown

Median Income by Occupancy in Brownstown

Median Income by Occupancy in Brownstown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,136 (94.1%)$112,763
Renter-Occupied71 (5.9%)$78,472
Average1,207 (100.0%)$111,164

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brownstown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brownstown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00025 (2.2%)8 (11.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99913 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99926 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99924 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99994 (8.3%)10 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999114 (10.0%)14 (19.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999204 (18.0%)25 (35.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999413 (36.4%)14 (19.7%)
$150,000 or more223 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,136 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brownstown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brownstown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499130 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799226 (19.9%)14 (19.7%)
$800 to $999137 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499105 (9.2%)26 (36.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999318 (28.0%)31 (43.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499124 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99922 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more74 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,136 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brownstown

Housing Structures in Brownstown

Housing Structures in Brownstown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,11792.5%
Single Unit, Attached605.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other302.5%
Total1,207100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brownstown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brownstown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,080 (96.7%)37 (3.3%)
Single Unit, Attached43 (71.7%)17 (28.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other13 (43.3%)17 (56.7%)
Total1,136 (94.1%)71 (5.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brownstown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brownstown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms180 (15.9%)49 (69.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms363 (32.0%)22 (31.0%)
8 or more Rooms593 (52.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,136 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brownstown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brownstown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas26 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas96 (8.5%)30 (42.2%)
Electricity609 (53.6%)17 (23.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene230 (20.3%)24 (33.8%)
Coal or Coke128 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels47 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,136 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brownstown

Household Vehicle Usage in Brownstown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle144 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle129 (11.4%)10 (14.1%)
2 Vehicles515 (45.3%)61 (85.9%)
3 or more Vehicles348 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,136 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brownstown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brownstown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units490646
Median Property Value$282,300$259,000
Median Household Income$113,605$129
Monthly Housing Costs$661$74
Real Estate Taxes$3,452$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brownstown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brownstown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00013 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999267 (54.5%)460 (71.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999199 (40.6%)136 (21.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)50 (7.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (100.0%)646 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brownstown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brownstown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00025 (5.1%)9 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99926 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (3.1%)13 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99982 (16.7%)9 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99951 (10.4%)12 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)63 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999197 (40.2%)204 (31.6%)
$150,000 or more94 (19.2%)216 (33.4%)
Total490 (100.0%)646 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brownstown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brownstown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x113 (23.1%)111,379 (17,241.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x134 (27.4%)157 (24.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x84 (17.1%)314 (48.6%)
4.0x or more146 (29.8%)55 (8.5%)
Total490 (100.0%)646 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brownstown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brownstown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80021 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49926 (5.3%)12 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,499443 (90.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (100.0%)646 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brownstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brownstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years307 (95.9%)13 (4.1%)
6 to 18 Years736 (96.5%)27 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years426 (83.9%)82 (16.1%)
26 to 34 Years352 (92.4%)29 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years260 (97.0%)8 (3.0%)
45 to 54 Years390 (97.0%)12 (3.0%)
55 to 64 Years415 (95.6%)19 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,392 (94.7%)190 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brownstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brownstown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born307 (95.9%)13 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen736 (96.5%)27 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen426 (83.9%)82 (16.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brownstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brownstown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000115 (93.5%)8 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999212 (94.6%)12 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999197 (82.4%)42 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999522 (93.7%)35 (6.3%)
$100,000 and over2,335 (96.2%)93 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brownstown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 638 (11.9%)291 (90.9%)
6 to 18 Years167 (21.9%)713 (93.4%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)426 (83.9%)
25 to 34 Years20 (5.2%)352 (92.4%)
35 to 44 Years7 (2.6%)253 (94.4%)
45 to 54 Years12 (3.0%)387 (96.3%)
55 to 64 Years2 (0.5%)413 (95.2%)
65 to 74 Years267 (92.4%)161 (55.7%)
75 Years and over217 (100.0%)193 (88.9%)
Total730 (20.4%)3,189 (89.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brownstown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (3.2%)16 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.9%)27 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years17 (13.6%)39 (23.8%)
75 Years and over1 (1.5%)13 (8.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brownstown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)27 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years15 (12.0%)15 (9.1%)
75 Years and over1 (1.5%)13 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (9.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (1.6%)15 (9.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)24 (14.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Brownstown

Computing Device Access in Brownstown

Computing Device Access in Brownstown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,07088.6%
Smartphone1,11192.0%
Tablet86371.5%
No Computing Device675.6%
Total1,207100.0%

Internet Access in Brownstown

Internet Access in Brownstown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,01283.8%
Cellular Data Only1159.5%
Satellite Internet231.9%
No Internet806.6%
Total1,207100.0%

Brownstown Summary

Brownstown, Pennsylvania is a small borough located in Lancaster County. It is situated in the southeastern corner of the county, approximately 10 miles from the city of Lancaster. The borough is bordered by East Cocalico Township to the north, West Cocalico Township to the east, and Adamstown Borough to the south. The population of Brownstown was 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

History

Brownstown was founded in 1737 by John Brown, a Quaker from England. He purchased a tract of land from the local Native Americans and established a small settlement. The settlement was originally known as Brown's Town, but the name was eventually shortened to Brownstown.
In 1762, the first schoolhouse was built in Brownstown. The schoolhouse was located on the corner of Main and Market Streets and served as the town's only school until 1845.
In 1845, the first post office was established in Brownstown. The post office was located in the home of John Brown, the founder of the town.
In 1854, the first church was built in Brownstown. The church was a Methodist Episcopal church and was located on the corner of Main and Market Streets.
In 1871, the first railroad line was built in Brownstown. The railroad line connected Brownstown to the nearby towns of Adamstown and Ephrata.
In 1873, the first newspaper was established in Brownstown. The newspaper was called the Brownstown Gazette and was published weekly.
In 1876, the first bank was established in Brownstown. The bank was called the Brownstown National Bank and was located on the corner of Main and Market Streets.
In 1883, the first telephone line was established in Brownstown. The telephone line connected Brownstown to the nearby towns of Adamstown and Ephrata.
In 1885, the first fire company was established in Brownstown. The fire company was called the Brownstown Fire Company and was located on the corner of Main and Market Streets.
In 1887, the first electric lights were installed in Brownstown. The electric lights were powered by a generator located on the corner of Main and Market Streets.
In 1895, the first water system was established in Brownstown. The water system was powered by a steam engine located on the corner of Main and Market Streets.

Geography

Brownstown is located in southeastern Lancaster County, approximately 10 miles from the city of Lancaster. The borough is bordered by East Cocalico Township to the north, West Cocalico Township to the east, and Adamstown Borough to the south.
The borough is situated in the rolling hills of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The terrain is mostly flat, with some small hills and valleys. The borough is located in the Conestoga River watershed.

Economy

The economy of Brownstown is largely based on agriculture. The borough is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay.
The borough is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The borough is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and food products.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Brownstown was 1,845. The racial makeup of the borough was 95.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Brownstown was $50,938, and the median family income was $60,938. The per capita income in Brownstown was $25,938. About 5.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brownstown?
Total Population of Brownstown is 3,582.
What is the Total Male Population of Brownstown?
Total Male Population of Brownstown is 1,697.
What is the Total Female Population of Brownstown?
Total Female Population of Brownstown is 1,885.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brownstown?
There are 90.03 Males per 100 Females in Brownstown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brownstown?
There are 111.08 Females per 100 Males in Brownstown.
What is the Median Population Age in Brownstown?
Median Population Age in Brownstown is 29.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brownstown
Average Family Size in Brownstown is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brownstown
Average Household Size in Brownstown is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brownstown?
Per Capita income in Brownstown is $40,986.
What is the Median Family Income in Brownstown?
Median Family Income in Brownstown is $120,630.
What is the Median Household income in Brownstown?
Median Household Income in Brownstown is $111,164.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brownstown?
Income or Wage Gap in Brownstown is 64.9%.
Women in Brownstown earn 35.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brownstown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brownstown is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brownstown?
There are 2,032 People in the Labor Forcein in Brownstown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brownstown?
74.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Brownstown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brownstown?
Unemployment Rate in Brownstown is 6.7%.