Chester County, Pennsylvania
Total Population: 540,896
County Seat: West Chester
Median Home Value
$461,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$123,041
Across all households
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.3%
65 Years and Over
17.3%
Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
94.4%
No Health Insurance
4.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
56.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$123,041
Mean Household Income
$165,377
Per Capita Income
$63,089
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
83.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$461,800
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
Total Housing Units
210,730
Owner-Occupied
74.9%
Renter-Occupied
25.1%
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Married Couple Households
58.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
13.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
21.5%
Average Household Size
2.60
Broadband Internet Access
94.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
9.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42029.