Chester County Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Chester County?
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There are 573,655 residents in Chester County, with a median age of 41. Of this, 49.21% are males and 50.79% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.89% of the resident pool in Chester County, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.85%. Additionally, 5.26% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 499,558 people in Chester County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 499,558 people in Chester County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 573,655 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 282,286 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 291,369 | 0.5% |
Male population 49.21%
Female population 50.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 509,913 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 33,563 | 0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 30,179 | 1.0% |
Citizen US Born 88.89%
Citizen not US Born 5.85%
Not Citizen 5.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,611 | 3.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 32,147 | -5.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 20,020 | 2.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 13,663 | -2.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 499,558 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.46%
Moved from Same County 5.66%
Moved from Same State 3.52%
Moved from Different State 2.41%
Same House as Last Year 87.95%
What are the employment statistics in Chester County?
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White-collar workers make up 86.35% of the working population in Chester County, while blue-collar employees account for 13.65%. There are also 32,548 entrepreneurs in Chester County (10.92% of the workforce); 209,116 workers employed in private companies (70.17%); and 23,997 people working in governmental institutions (8.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 257,323 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 40,673 | -4.9% |
White Collar 86.35%
Blue Collar 13.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 32,548 | 5.0% |
| Private Companies | 209,116 | -1.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 23,997 | 1.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 32,335 | 3.7% |
Self Employees 10.92%
Private Companies 70.17%
Governmental Workers 8.05%
Not for Profit Companies 10.85%
How many households are there in Chester County?
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There are a total of 212,150 households in Chester County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.09% of these Chester County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.91%. Additionally, 32.99% of households have children and 67.01% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 212,150 | 1.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.8% |
| Family Households | 150,813 | 1.4% |
| Non-family Households | 61,337 | 0.5% |
Family Households 71.09%
Non-family Households 28.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 69,980 | 2.0% |
| Households without Children | 142,170 | 0.7% |
Households with Children 32.99%
Households without Children 67.01%
What are the median and average incomes in Chester County?
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The average annual household income in Chester County is $138,424, while the median household income sits at $104,232 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $109,710, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $134,208. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $51,902 and $67,984, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $138,424 | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income | $104,232 | 6.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 34,088 | -2.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 518,603 | 0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chester County?
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There are 222,040 housing units in Chester County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 212,150 occupied housing units in Chester County, 75.12% are owner-occupied, while 24.88% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.35% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $368,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,596 per month in Chester County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.35% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $368,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,596 per month in Chester County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 222,040 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 29,712 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6,284 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 20,212 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 21,183 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29,138 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 33,744 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 34,998 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 34,786 | 2.6% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 11,983 | 19.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 212,150 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 159,373 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 52,777 | 1.1% |
Owner Occupied 75.12%
Renter Occupied 24.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 110,533 | 1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 48,840 | 1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $368,700 | 4.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $344,400 | 2.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,596 | 2.0% |
With Mortgage 69.35%
Without Mortgage 30.65%
What is the level of education in Chester County?
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Approximately 24.83% of the population in Chester County holds a high school degree (that's 111,866 residents), while 16.9% have attained a college certificate (76,129 locals) and 29.94% have a bachelor's degree (134,890 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 9,957 | -10.4% |
| Some High School | 111,866 | -1.1% |
| Some College | 76,129 | 0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 26,863 | 4.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 134,890 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 90,776 | 3.7% |
No High School 2.21%
Some High School 24.83%
Some College 16.9%
Associate Degree 5.96%
Bachelor's Degree 29.94%
Graduate Degree 20.15%
What is the marital status of Chester County residents?
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A total of 138,140 people in Chester County have never been married (which represents 29.15% of the total population), while 268,912 of them are wedded (56.74%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,106 (1.29%) and 36,452 (7.69%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 138,140 | 0.1% |
| Married | 268,912 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6,106 | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 24,354 | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 36,452 | -2.0% |
Never Married 29.15%
Married 56.74%
Separated 1.29%
Widowed 5.14%
Divorced 7.69%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chester County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Chester County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 238,788 residents commute by car, 7,079 prefer going to work by walking and 1,285 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 238,788 | -4.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,285 | -12.6% |
| Railroad | 160 | 190.9% |
| Ferryboat | 48 | -12.7% |
| Bicycle | 449 | -2.6% |
| Motorcycle | 51 | -22.7% |
| TaxiCab | 265 | 31.2% |
| Walk | 7,079 | -6.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Chester County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 19073 | 20,421 | 7,920 | $113,430.00 | $168,382.00 |
| 19087 | 32,592 | 11,749 | $144,022.00 | $196,760.00 |
| 19301 | 6,689 | 2,579 | $95,430.00 | $144,165.00 |
| 19310 | 3,207 | 948 | $68,788.00 | $94,289.00 |
| 19311 | 9,541 | 3,115 | $125,104.00 | $155,499.00 |
| 19312 | 11,338 | 4,174 | $164,844.00 | $220,631.00 |
| 19316 | 229 | 118 | $79,375.00 | $90,511.00 |
| 19317 | 10,043 | 3,659 | $143,694.00 | $197,674.00 |
| 19319 | 426 | 51 | $246,583.00 | $269,427.00 |
| 19320 | 55,219 | 20,237 | $76,710.00 | $94,840.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
