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Chester County

Pennsylvania · 498,886 residents · 750.547 sq mi
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Chester County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,741. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
498,886
+15%since 2000
from 433,501 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
665 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
359K411K462K514K565K1990201020202024Chester County
2024548K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,741
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,295 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,251
+30%since 2000
from $31,627 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(377,925)
Black6.1%(26,395)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(16,126)
Asian1.9%(8,400)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(118,017)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(409,561)
Black5.9%(29,388)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(32,503)
Asian3.9%(19,216)
Other1.5%(7,421)
Diversity Score39.3%(196,081)
Diversity Score
39
+44%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester County, Pennsylvania?

Chester County, Pennsylvania has about 498,886 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester County, Pennsylvania earns about $84,741 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 $334,300, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in Chester County, Pennsylvania?

About 47.8% 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 6.2% 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 122,490 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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