CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3049
Pennsylvania · Chester County · 8,401 residents · 24.752 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Chester County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 3049 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $358,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Chester County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,401
+1%since 2020
from 8,299 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
339 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 335 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+2%since 2020
from 46.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,212
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,235 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,741
+31%since 2020
from $31,877 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+16%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16%
Information10.6%
Retail trade7.3%
Other services7.3%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
Public administration4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Education & health services2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
Construction2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$358,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $315,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,585
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,176 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−8%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(7,871)
Black4.8%(401)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.3%(1,018)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(7,967)
Black0.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(280)
Asian0.4%(33)
Other0.7%(61)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,044)
Diversity Score
12
+1%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
−12%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 8,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $86,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $358,100, and the typical rent is about $1,585 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 11.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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