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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Coatesville

Pennsylvania · 10,838 residents · 1.808 sq mi
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Coatesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,912. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $77,400. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,838
−2%since 1990
from 11,038 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,994 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 6,105 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Coatesville
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,912
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,887 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,079
+33%since 1990
from $10,570 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $435 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
54.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(6,308)
Black39.9%(4,409)
Hispanic / Latino4%(447)
Asian0.6%(71)
Diversity Score68.6%(7,574)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(4,040)
Black48.3%(5,235)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,165)
Asian0.5%(49)
Diversity Score73.8%(7,996)
Diversity Score
74
+8%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−8%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

Coatesville, Pennsylvania has about 10,838 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Coatesville, Pennsylvania earns about $29,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coatesville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Coatesville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,400, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Coatesville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

About 22.1% of people in Coatesville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coatesville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Coatesville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 200 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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