Briar Creek township is located in Columbia County Pennsylvania. Briar Creek township has a 2024 population of 3,021. Briar Creek township is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,991 in 2020.
The average household income in Briar Creek township is $97,333 with a poverty rate of 9.08%. The median age in Briar Creek township is 48.7 years: 49.6 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Briar Creek township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,893 | 96.53% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,284 | 2.33 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Married | 703 | 2.76 | 98 | 2 |
| Non Family | 435 | 1.15 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 101 | 3.68 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 45 | 4.11 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
92.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 6.06% |
| Associates Degree | 253 | 11.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 310 | 13.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 5.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,073 | 47.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 306 | 13.64% |
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 | 2,200 | 2,028 | 420 |
| Black | 26 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,417 | $74,911 | $52,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $66,080 | $75,313 | $36,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,614 | $74,281 | $42,303 |
| Some College | $42,614 | $0 | $40,469 |
$57,614
Average Earnings
$74,281
Average Male
$42,303
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.84% of Briar Creek township residents speak only English, while 1.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,884 | 177 | 6.14% |
| Black | 87 | 87 | 100% |
| Other | 8 | 8 | 100% |
9.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.7%
Male Poverty Rate
10.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Briar Creek township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Briar Creek township is White, with 6.14% 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 9.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.7% |
| Some College | 11.09% |
| High School | 3.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.1% |
| Female Employed | 2.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,938 | $115,625 |
| Households | $75,192 | $97,333 |
| Married Families | $105,506 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,725 | $53,944 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
283
Number of Veterans
260
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 11.39% |
| Other Race | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
90.02%
Born in Briar Creek township
98.37%
Native Born
1.63%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
98.37% of Briar Creek township residents were born in the United States, with 90.02% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,091 | 14 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 3,077 | 14 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 3,063 | 14 | 0.46% |
| 2026 | 3,049 | 14 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 3,035 | 14 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 3,021 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 3,007 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 2,993 | -9 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 3,002 | 11 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 2,991 | 50 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 2,941 | -22 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 2,963 | -8 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 2,971 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 2,987 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 3,000 | -18 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3,018 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 3,020 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 3,027 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 3,026 | 7 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 3,019 | 0 | 0% |