Brown township is located in Mifflin County Pennsylvania. Brown township has a 2024 population of 4,146. Brown township is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,121 in 2020.
The average household income in Brown township is $77,078 with a poverty rate of 22.7%. The median age in Brown township is 42.6 years: 36.6 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brown township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,994 | 96.45% |
| Two or more races | 97 | 2.34% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,631 | 2.54 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 874 | 3.25 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 531 | 1.17 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 115 | 2.3 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Male | 111 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 6.79% |
| Associates Degree | 311 | 10.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 414 | 14.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 223 | 7.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,081 | 38.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 243 | 8.55% |
| Some College | 376 | 13.23% |
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 | 2,740 | 2,315 | 609 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 69 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 24 |
| Black | 32 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,645 | $58,750 | $61,645 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,764 | $61,042 | $59,545 |
| High School Graduate | $37,269 | $52,440 | $33,272 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,966 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Overall | $42,873 | $50,222 | $35,888 |
| Some College | $43,864 | $47,137 | $34,728 |
$42,873
Average Earnings
$50,222
Average Male
$35,888
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.64% of Brown township residents speak only English, while 22.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 21.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,968 | 885 | 22.3% |
| Black | 50 | 34 | 68% |
| Multiple | 97 | 15 | 15.46% |
22.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.94%
Male Poverty Rate
24.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brown township is Black, with 68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brown township is Multiple, with 15.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.97% |
| Some College | 13.83% |
| High School | 6.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.84% |
| Male Employed | 16.22% |
| Female Employed | 3.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,308 | $86,847 |
| Households | $63,063 | $77,078 |
| Married Families | $85,379 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,438 | $52,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
247
Number of Veterans
231
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 143 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 7.04% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 37.68% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
89.59%
Born in Brown township
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
99.42% of Brown township residents were born in the United States, with 89.59% 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 Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,161 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 4,158 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 4,155 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 4,152 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 4,149 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 4,146 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 4,143 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 4,140 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 4,146 | 25 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 4,121 | 42 | 1.03% |
| 2019 | 4,079 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 4,075 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 4,073 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 4,071 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 4,059 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4,059 | -11 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 4,070 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 4,067 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 4,069 | 17 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 4,052 | 0 | 0% |