Brownstown, PA Demographics

A map of Brownstown's Population by Race

Brownstown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 674, a decrease from the 696 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brownstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brownstown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brownstown, that probability was 11.0% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brownstown is ranked the 1206th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Brownstown was ranked the 1158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brownstown's White Population

625 residents of Brownstown, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brownstown is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Brownstown ranks 523rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownstown's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Brownstown's population has decreased from 94.3% to 92.7%.

Brownstown is more White than neighboring Johnstown (68.4% White), Southmont (90.4% White), and Elim (92.6% White). Brownstown is less White than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (95.7% White), and Westmont (93.2% White).

Brownstown's Black Population

10 residents of Brownstown, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brownstown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Brownstown ranks 1199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownstown's Black population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Black residents' share of Brownstown's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Brownstown is more Black than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (0.9% Black), Westmont (0.5% Black), and Southmont (1.3% Black). Brownstown is less Black than neighboring Johnstown (13.2% Black), and Elim (1.8% Black).

Brownstown's Asian Population

0 residents of Brownstown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brownstown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Brownstown ranks 1018th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownstown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Brownstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Brownstown is less Asian than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (0.5% Asian), Johnstown (1% Asian), Westmont (0.4% Asian), Southmont (2.1% Asian), and Elim (0.2% Asian).

Brownstown's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Brownstown, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brownstown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Brownstown ranks 1360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownstown's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Brownstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Brownstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (0.3% Hispanic), and Westmont (1.2% Hispanic). Brownstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Johnstown (6.2% Hispanic), Southmont (2.1% Hispanic), and Elim (3.1% Hispanic).

Brownstown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Brownstown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brownstown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Brownstown ranks 1103rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownstown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brownstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Brownstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (1.5% Native American/Other), Johnstown (0.5% Native American/Other), and Westmont (0.6% Native American/Other).

Brownstown's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Brownstown, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brownstown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Brownstown ranks 1051st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brownstown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Brownstown's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.5%.

Brownstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (1.1% Multiracial), Westmont (4.2% Multiracial), Southmont (4.1% Multiracial), and Elim (2.2% Multiracial). Brownstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Johnstown (10.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.