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South Coatesville

Pennsylvania · 1,601 residents · 1.738 sq mi
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South Coatesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,466. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,601
+61%since 2000
from 997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9041K1K2K2K1990201020202024South Coatesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,466
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,985
+95%since 2000
from $14,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,109
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $665 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(588)
Black38.2%(612)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(267)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other2.8%(45)
Diversity Score82.4%(1,319)
Diversity Score
82
+20%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

South Coatesville, Pennsylvania has about 1,601 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania earns about $53,466 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 $177,700, and the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.

How educated are people in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% 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 16.0% 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 523 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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