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South Coatesville

Pennsylvania · 1,303 residents · 1.738 sq mi
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South Coatesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,944. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,100. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,303
+31%since 2000
from 997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
750 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.9
−13%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9041K1K2K2K1990201020202024South Coatesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,944
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,448
+85%since 2000
from $14,321 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $665 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+60%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(324)
Black55.6%(554)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.9%(687)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(460)
Black46.3%(603)
Hispanic / Latino13%(170)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other6.4%(83)
Diversity Score81.2%(1,058)
Diversity Score
81
+18%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+92%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

South Coatesville, Pennsylvania has about 1,303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania earns about $41,944 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 $167,100, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

About 25.9% 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 21.3% of people in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Coatesville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Coatesville, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 225 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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