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 241 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9009,-77.5211 |
| Altitude | 909 feet / 277 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1785 (241 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:25:59 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,021 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Brownsville is located at 39°54'3"N 77°31'16"W (39.9009300, -77.5211000).
Brownsville map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Brownsville
1Nemacolin Castle
136 Front St, Brownsville, PA 15417, United States View details
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2Roadman Park
170 California Rd, Brownsville, PA 15417, United States View details
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3Historic Church of St. Peter - Office
118 Church St, Brownsville, PA 15417, United States View details
Phone: +17247857781 | Website available
4Flatiron Building Heritage Center
69 Market St, Brownsville, PA 15417, United States View details
Phone: +17247859331 | Website available
5Mural of Brownsville & great diner
Brownsville, PA 15417, United States View details
People born in Brownsville (27)
People born in Brownsville, including racecar driver Andy Linden, anthropologist, university professor, magazine editor George Marcus, politician Amos Townsend, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brownsville, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214795 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | Mont Alto (PA) | 17237-9700 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brownsville, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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