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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester County

Pennsylvania · 433,501 residents · 750.547 sq mi
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Chester County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,295. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $178,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% 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
433,501
+15%since 1990
from 376,396 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 501 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+9%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
359K411K462K514K565K1990201020202024Chester County
2024548K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,295
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,642 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,627
+54%since 1990
from $20,601 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $154,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $581 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−19%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(345,233)
Black6.4%(23,911)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(8,030)
Asian1.1%(4,013)
Diversity Score23.6%(88,935)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(377,925)
Black6.1%(26,395)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(16,126)
Asian1.9%(8,400)
Diversity Score27.2%(118,017)
Diversity Score
27
+15%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 34.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−18%since 1990
from 23.7 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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Compare Chester County to nearby counties

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Home value$332,200+86%
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CHESTER COUNTY VS
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CHESTER COUNTY VS
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CHESTER COUNTY VS
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Home value$352,200+97%
Population588,026+6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester County, Pennsylvania?

Chester County, Pennsylvania has about 433,501 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chester County, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chester County, Pennsylvania earns about $65,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chester County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $178,900, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Chester County, Pennsylvania?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania?

About 5.2% of people in Chester County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57,105 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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