West Brownsville, Pennsylvania
West Brownsville: Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
West Brownsville is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 992 and a population density of 699 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 960 inhabitants.
The city was created 194 years ago in 1830.
Quick Facts about West Brownsville
| Population : | 960 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Area : | 1.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 768 feet / 234 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1831 (194 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:12:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 676 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Brownsville is located at 40°1'27"N 79°53'26"W (40.0242400, -79.8906000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Brownsville decreased by 3.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 992 | - | census |
| 2011 | 995 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 992 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 987 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 984 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 977 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 969 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 967 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 965 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 958 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 960 | 0.21% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,052 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,308 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,450 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,397 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 72.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 13.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 11.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 450 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $127,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,272 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $376 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $868 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,954 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,059 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 102,397 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,368 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,798 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,475 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 920 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 480 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 240 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 672 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 192 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 669 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 456.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.21 |
People born in West Brownsville (2)
People born in West Brownsville, including Republican politician James G. Blaine, Player of and Canadian football Pete Ladygo, .
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Schools in West Brownsville
College & universities near West Brownsville, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211361 | California University of Pennsylvania | California (PA) | 15419-1394 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Brownsville, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
Post offices near West Brownsville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsvill Post Office | Brownsville (PA) | 15417 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McMurray | 66,573 | Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| South Strabane | 9,449 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Canonsburg | 8,751 | Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Maple Glen | 7,635 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Donora | 4,546 | Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Monongahela | 4,090 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Charleroi | 3,887 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wolfdale | 2,888 | Census designated place |
| Gastonville | 2,818 | Census designated place |
| McGovern | 2,742 | Census designated place |
| Bentleyville | 2,479 | Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Hickory | 2,373 | Census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lowhill | 2,360 | Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania |
| New Eagle | 2,079 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Buffalo | 2,011 | Township in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| East Washington | 1,801 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
