Brownsville, Pennsylvania
Brownsville: Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Brownsville is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,331 and a population density of 2,139 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,203 inhabitants.
The city was created 239 years ago in 1784.
Quick Facts about Brownsville
| Population : | 2,203 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 15417 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 724 |
| Area : | 1.09 km2 |
| Altitude : | 909 feet / 277 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1785 (239 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:25:07 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 2,021 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brownsville is located at 39°54'3"N 77°31'16"W (39.9009300, -77.5211000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brownsville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brownsville decreased by 5.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,331 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,335 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,322 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,312 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,303 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,291 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,276 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,257 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,240 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,226 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,203 | -1.04% | estimation process |
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3 Historic Church of St. Peter - Office
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People born in Brownsville (27)
People born in Brownsville, including racecar driver Andy Linden, anthropologist, university professor, magazine editor George Marcus, politician Amos Townsend, .
List
- Bill Eadie (American professional wrestler) he was born in 27/12/1947
- Samuel J. R. McMillan (American politician) he was born in 22/02/1826
- John Brashear (American astronomer and instrument builder) he was born in 24/11/1840
- Andy Gresh (American sports broadcaster) he was born in 01/10/1974
- Benjamin W. Arnett (American educator, minister, bishop and elected official) he was born in 06/03/1838
- Connie Maine (American politician) she was born in 28/10/1942
- Dick Guesman (American football player (1938-2006)) he was born in 22/01/1938
- Dixie Walker (American baseball player) he was born in 01/06/1887
- Eliza Maria Gillespie (American nurse and nun) she was born in 21/02/1824
- Fred Pagac (American football player and coach) he was born in 26/04/1952
- Gary L. Lancaster (United States District Judge) he was born in 14/08/1949
- Henry Casson (American politician) he was born in 13/12/1843
- John Hoge Ewing (American politician) he was born in 05/10/1796
- Kersey Graves (American philosopher) he was born in 21/11/1813
- Max Kielbasa (American football player (1921-1980)) he was born in 23/08/1921
- Richard G. Colbert (United States admiral) he was born in 12/02/1915
- Samuel Shapiro (Maine politician) he was born in 26/08/1927
- Walter Reeves (American politician) he was born in 25/09/1848
Schools in Brownsville
College & universities near Brownsville, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214795 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | Mont Alto (PA) | 17237-9700 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brownsville, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Brownsville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fayettevill Post Office | Fayetteville (PA) | 17222 |
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- Brownsville , Tennessee town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 9,232 people.
- Brownsville , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 1,838 people.
- Brownsville , Kentucky town in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 840 people.
- Brownsville , Indiana unincorporated community in Indiana with a population of 797 people.
- Brownsville , Wisconsin village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 585 people.
- Brownsville , Minnesota city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 423 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | 21,231 | Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Waynesboro | 10,906 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 7,838 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Salem | 6,367 | Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Charlestown | 6,328 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Saint Thomas | 6,039 | Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania |
| Quincy | 5,451 | City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Greencastle | 3,989 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Wayne Heights | 2,545 | Census designated place |
| Mount Union | 2,312 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lurgan | 2,173 | City in United States of America |
| Metal | 1,857 | Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania |
| Mont Alto | 1,729 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mercersburg | 1,527 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Marion | 1,269 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Concord | 1,268 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Brownsville distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
