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Brownsville, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 2,099 · #415 in Pennsylvania

About Brownsville

Set in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, Brownsville is a small town counting 2,099 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Brownsville is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,142 residents per square mile.

📰 Brownsville News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Brownsville Unique

  • One of 12 places in the US named Brownsville — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Brownsville

  • Pizza Hut — pizza
  • Fiddle's Restaurant — burger
  • Fox's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Frank L. Melega Art Museum · Museum
  • Monongahela River, Railroad, and Transportation Museum · Museum
  • Nemacolin Castle · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Brownsville

  • Brownsville Area El Sch
  • Brownsville Area HS
  • Brownsville Area MS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)2,099
Rank in state#415 of 1,013
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density2,142/sq mi
Coordinates40.0189, -79.8900

🗺️ Map of Brownsville