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Chesterbrook

Pennsylvania · 5,839 residents · 1.558 sq mi
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The short version

Chesterbrook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,295. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $453,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 59% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,839
+26%since 2000
from 4,625 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,748 / sq mi
+29%since 2009
from 2,912 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Chesterbrook
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(246)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(247)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.1%(531)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(387)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(336)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(720)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.2%(946)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(729)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(816)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(499)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(343)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(39)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,295
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,571
+26%since 2000
from $51,859 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+15%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$453,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,452
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chesterbrook on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(4,093)
Black1.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino2%(94)
Asian7%(325)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(2,741)
Black5.1%(297)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(548)
Asian33.4%(1,950)
Other5.2%(303)
Diversity Score
82
+186%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.6%(384)
Colombian1.1%(64)
Dominican0.8%(46)
Costa Rican0.5%(31)
Ecuadorian0.4%(23)
Asian origin
Asian Indian16.1%(938)
Chinese6.3%(369)
Pakistani4%(234)
Korean2.4%(138)
Sri Lankan0.8%(44)
Filipino0.6%(33)
Mongolian0.4%(23)
Cambodian0.2%(12)
Thai0.2%(12)
Vietnamese0.2%(12)
Ancestry
German12.7%(743)
Irish12%(698)
English7.3%(424)
Italian7.1%(414)
Canadian5.8%(338)
Polish2%(114)
Hungarian1.8%(108)
Scottish1.6%(91)
Russian1.3%(73)
Ethiopian1.1%(67)
Danish1.1%(63)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Brazilian0.9%(52)
Czech0.9%(52)
French0.8%(49)
American0.8%(44)
Slovak0.7%(43)
Welsh0.7%(41)
Nigerian0.7%(40)
Swedish0.6%(33)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(30)
Swiss0.4%(26)
Arab0.4%(22)
Lebanese0.4%(22)
British0.4%(21)
Bulgarian0.4%(21)
Austrian0.3%(17)
Dutch0.2%(12)
Ukrainian0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest Asian Indian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
43.3%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2017
from 95.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2016
from 79.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.8%(799)
Married51.5%(1,182)
Widowed4.4%(102)
Divorced9.3%(213)
Women 15+
Never married34%(857)
Married46.8%(1,180)
Widowed5.2%(132)
Divorced13.9%(350)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania?

Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania has about 5,839 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania earns about $124,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $453,400, and the typical rent is about $2,452 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania?

About 74.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% of people in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,278 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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