2023 ACS Census Data · Population 540,896
Chester County is a large county in Pennsylvania with a population of 540,896. The median household income is $123,041, 89% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.9%, median home value is $461,800, and 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 135% above the national average.
Population
540,896
2023 estimate
Rank #131 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$123,041
Household
Rank #38 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$461,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #141 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
56.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #39 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
13.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
77% above Pennsylvania avg·89% above national avg
Poverty Rate
49% above Pennsylvania avg·60% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% above Pennsylvania avg·18% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$63,089
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
131% above Pennsylvania avg·121% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
76% above Pennsylvania avg·82% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Pennsylvania avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% below Pennsylvania avg·8% below national avg
Housing Units
210,730
Households
202,405
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,605
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
119% above Pennsylvania avg·135% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Pennsylvania avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.2%
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