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Chalfant

Pennsylvania · 748 residents · 0.158 sq mi
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Chalfant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,615. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $81,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
748
−14%since 2000
from 870 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,734 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 5,506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+10%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5876897908919931990201020202024Chalfant
2024768
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,615
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,010
+91%since 2000
from $17,784 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(812)
Black3.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(560)
Black14.3%(107)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(22)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other1.5%(11)
Diversity Score43.1%(323)
Diversity Score
43
+257%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalfant, Pennsylvania?

Chalfant, Pennsylvania has about 748 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chalfant, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chalfant, Pennsylvania earns about $48,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chalfant, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chalfant, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $81,600, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Chalfant, Pennsylvania?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chalfant, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chalfant, Pennsylvania?

About 11.9% of people in Chalfant, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chalfant, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chalfant, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 211 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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