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Chadds Ford

Pennsylvania · 1,476 residents · 2.246 sq mi
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Chadds Ford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $421,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 103% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,476
−1%vs 2021
vs 1,485 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
657 / sq mi
−1%vs 2021
vs 661 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+2%vs 2021
vs 42.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,929
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $137,174 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,408
−7%vs 2021
vs $62,922 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $440,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.2%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.2% in 2021
2.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+2%vs 2021
vs 3.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,209)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian10.1%(150)
Other7%(104)
Diversity Score40.2%(598)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,227)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(40)
Asian9.1%(135)
Other7.6%(111)
Diversity Score42%(619)
Diversity Score
42
+4%vs 2021
vs 40 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.0%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.6%
+5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
−4%vs 2021
vs 42.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.3% in 2021
Female
44.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.7% in 2021
Foreign born
10.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania?

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania has about 1,476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania earns about $128,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $421,000.

How educated are people in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania?

About 79.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania?

About 2.7% of people in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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