Chester County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 540,896

County Seat: West Chester

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.3%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)6.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.9%
Two or More Races3.8%
Other Race0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

56.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.