Branchdale is a CDP located in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. Branchdale has a 2024 population of 292. Branchdale is currently declining at a rate of -2.34% annually but its population has increased by 17.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 248 in 2020.
The average household income in Branchdale is $41,844 with a poverty rate of 22.22%. The median age in Branchdale is 60.1 years: 61.2 years for males, and 59.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Branchdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 306 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 203 | 1.51 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.11 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Married | 65 | 2.2 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Female | 12 | 1.92 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.16
Average Family Size
1.51
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 24.91% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 4.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 8.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 57.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 12 | 4.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 220 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 75.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,643 | $49,821 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,442 | $51,023 | $53,000 |
| Some College | $53,250 | $0 | $53,750 |
$51,442
Average Earnings
$51,023
Average Male
$53,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.04% of Branchdale residents speak only English, while 1.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 306 | 68 | 22.22% |
22.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.08%
Male Poverty Rate
40.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Branchdale is White, with 22.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Branchdale is White, with 22.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.38% |
| High School | 12.43% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,250 | $66,773 |
| Households | $31,319 | $41,844 |
| Married Families | $67,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $26,610 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 9.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.4%
Labor Force Participation
32.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.47%
Born in Branchdale
98.04%
Native Born
1.96%
Foreign Born
1.96%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.04% of Branchdale residents were born in the United States, with 76.47% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 292 | -7 | -2.34% |
| 2023 | 299 | -7 | -2.29% |
| 2022 | 306 | -8 | -2.55% |
| 2021 | 314 | 66 | 26.61% |
| 2020 | 248 | -84 | -25.3% |
| 2019 | 332 | -86 | -20.57% |
| 2018 | 418 | -77 | -15.56% |
| 2017 | 495 | 40 | 8.79% |
| 2016 | 455 | 21 | 4.84% |
| 2015 | 434 | 37 | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 397 | 87 | 28.06% |
| 2013 | 310 | 69 | 28.63% |
| 2012 | 241 | -12 | -4.74% |
| 2011 | 253 | -135 | -34.79% |
| 2010 | 388 | 0 | 0% |