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South Coatesville

Pennsylvania · 997 residents · 1.738 sq mi
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South Coatesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,596. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $93,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

997
−8%since 1990
from 1,078 in 1990
1990 – 2025
574 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 620 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+19%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9041K1K2K2K1990201020202024South Coatesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,596
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,135 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,321
+35%since 1990
from $10,578 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
−12.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$665
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $419 in 1990
US average: $602
60.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
39.4% rent
2.5
−21%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(395)
Black61.1%(659)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68.6%(739)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(324)
Black55.6%(554)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68.9%(687)
69
Unchangedsince 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

South Coatesville, Pennsylvania has about 997 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania earns about $37,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Coatesville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Coatesville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $93,900, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% of people in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Coatesville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Coatesville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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