Census-designated place · Pennsylvania
Brownstown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Brownstown, Lancaster County, census-designated place, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Brownstown, Lancaster County had 3,081 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,650 (±643). GEOID 4209416.
Residents, 2020 Census
3,081
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 3,650 ±643
Median household income
$99,961
±$15,283 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$323,600
±$27,624 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,641
±$299 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Brownstown, Lancaster County and what county is it in?
Brownstown, Lancaster County is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 1,239 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brownstown, Lancaster County is in the Lancaster, PA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Brownstown, Lancaster County lies entirely within West Earl Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brownstown, Lancaster County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,081 residents in Brownstown, Lancaster County, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 3,650 (±643).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Brownstown, Lancaster County is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Brownstown, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,650±643 | 557,931 | +1,074 |
| Households | 1,198±180 | 212,748 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.04±0.48 | 2.55 | +0.57 |
| Housing units | 1,198±180 | 219,224 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brownstown, Lancaster County?
The median resident of Brownstown, Lancaster County is 31.5 years old; 29.2% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 7.1%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brownstown, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5±11.0 | 39.4 | −16.8 |
| Under 18 years | 29.2%±6.7 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4%±6.5 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 47.5%±4.7 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3%±6.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.2%±11.1 pts | 79.1% | −13.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.1%±7.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1%±6.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6%±4.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.9%±6.7 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4%±2.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 4.8%±2.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±3.4 pts | 11.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9%±5.2 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.5%±9.1 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±3.4 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.3%±1.7 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brownstown, Lancaster County earn?
Half of Brownstown, Lancaster County's 1,198 households earn less than $99,961 a year (±$15,283), against $86,959 in Lancaster County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $104,438 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Brownstown, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,961±$15,283 | $86,959 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,329±$20,837 | $112,346 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,355±$9,706 | $43,128 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7%±3.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7%±1.6 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.7%±1.6 pts | 88.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brownstown, Lancaster County?
Owners occupy 92.0% of Brownstown, Lancaster County's occupied homes and renters 8.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $323,600 by its owner (±$27,624). The median renter pays $1,641 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Brownstown, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $323,600±$27,624 | $301,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,641±$299 | $1,357 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.0%±23.0 pts | 37.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,749±$217 | $1,818 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.0%±5.9 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.0%±5.9 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,198±180 | 219,224 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±28.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.7%±6.0 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±1.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.1%±4.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2%±6.6 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7%±6.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Brownstown, Lancaster County work and get to work?
69.3% of Brownstown, Lancaster County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes.
| Measure | Brownstown, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2%±8.5 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1%±8.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.3%±15.5 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.4%±9.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±5.0 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min±3.8 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brownstown, Lancaster County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Brownstown, Lancaster County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 130.01Lancaster County | 4,585 | $98,760 |
| Tract 130.02Lancaster County | 3,858 | $95,531 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brownstown, Lancaster County) · Census block assignment files
How does Brownstown, Lancaster County compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
Brownstown, Lancaster County ranks 435th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 894th | 2,159 |
| Residents per square mile | 869th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 435th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 985th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 432nd | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 203rd | 1,963 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 841st | 2,129 |
| Median age | 2,075th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 243rd | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,354th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,775th | 2,156 |
Brownstown, Lancaster County's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brownstown, Lancaster County?
23 of the 57 figures for Brownstown, Lancaster County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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