Chester County at a Glance
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Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates, 2012 and 2017 (see notes for details)
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| 2012 Total | 2012 % Total | 2017 Total | 2017 % Total | 5 Year Change Total | 5 Year Change % Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population a. | ||||||
| Total Chester County Population | 506,575 | 100.0% | 519,293 | 100.0% | 12,718 | 2.5% |
| Under 20 Years Old | 137,512 | 27.1% | 132,556 | 25.5% | (4,956) | -3.6% |
| 20-44 | 152,860 | 30.2% | 156,928 | 30.2% | 4,068 | 2.7% |
| 45-64 | 146,922 | 29.0% | 148,052 | 28.5% | 1,130 | 0.8% |
| 65 and Older | 69,281 | 13.7% | 81,757 | 15.7% | 12,476 | 18.0% |
| Total Households | 184,574 | 100.0% | 189,506 | 100.0% | 4,932 | 2.7% |
| Race and Ethnicity b. | ||||||
| Asian (Alone) | 20,696 | 4.1% | 29,680 | 5.7% | 8,984 | 43.4% |
| Black or African American (Alone) | 29,531 | 5.8% | 29,921 | 5.8% | 390 | 1.3% |
| White (Alone) | 439,939 | 86.8% | 443,075 | 85.3% | 3,136 | 0.7% |
| Other c. | 5,979 | 0.8% | 6,768 | 1.5% | 789 | 13.2% |
| Two or More Races | 10,430 | 2.1% | 9,849 | 1.9% | (581) | -5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 34,471 | 6.8% | 39,229 | 7.6% | 4,758 | 13.8% |
| Foreign-born population d. | 44,785 | 8.8% | 51,818 | 10.0% | 7,033 | 15.7% |
| Language other than English spoken at home (5 years & over) | 57,431 | 12.0% | 64,583 | 13.2% | 7,152 | 12.5% |
| Commuting Patterns e. | ||||||
| Take public transportation to work | 7,464 | 2.9% | 7,236 | 2.7% | (228) | -3.1% |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes) | 27 | N/A | 27.9 | N/A | 1.2 | 5.1% |
| Income f. | ||||||
| Median Household Income | 82,442 | N/A | $96,656 | N/A | $214,247 | 17.2% |
| Median Family Income | 108,903 | N/A | $128,022 | N/A | $19,099 | 17.5% |
| Families and People Below the Poverty Level g. | ||||||
| All families h. | 6,581 | 5.1% | 4,816 | 3.6% | (1,765) | -26.8% |
| People under 18 years | 10,360 | 8.5% | 7,610 | 6.4% | (2,750) | -26.5% |
| People 18 to 64 years | 24,286 | 7.7% | 20,392 | 6.4% | (3,894) | -16.0% |
| People 65 years and over | 3,949 | 5.7% | 4,824 | 5.9% | 875 | 22.0% |
| Education i. | ||||||
| Educational Attainment (Ages 25+) | 338,468 | 100.0% | 353,899 | 100.0% | 15,431 | 4.6% |
| No high school diploma | 23,830 | 7.0% | 23,651 | 6.7% | (179) | -0.8% |
| High school/equivalency | 79,171 | 23.4% | 78,569 | 22.2% | (602) | -0.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 48,583 | 14.4% | 45,025 | 12.7% | (3,558) | -7.3% |
| Associate's degree | 21,048 | 6.2% | 21,625 | 6.1% | 577 | 2.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 101,219 | 29.6% | 109,477 | 30.9% | 8,258 | 8.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 64,617 | 19.1% | 75,552 | 21.3% | 10,935 | 16.9% |
| Housing Units j. | ||||||
| Total Housing Units | 193,868 | 100.0% | 200,237 | 100.0% | 6,369 | 3.3% |
| Occupied housing units | 184,574 | 95.2% | 189,506 | 94.6% | 4,932 | 2.7% |
| Vacant housing units | 9,294 | 4.8% | 10,731 | 5.4% | 1,437 | 15.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | N/A | 1.6% | N/A | 1.6% | N/A | N/A |
| Rental vacancy rate | N/A | 4.7% | N/A | 5.3% | N/A | N/A |
| Median home value | $322,900 | N/A | $355,000 | N/A | $32,100 | 9.6% |
| Median rent | $1,141 | N/A | $1,250 | N/A | $109 | 9.6% |
| Housing Tenure k. | ||||||
| Owner occupied housing units | 140,493 | 76.1% | 142,912 | 75.4% | 2,419 | 1.7% |
| Renter occupied housing units | 44,081 | 23.9% | 46,594 | 24.6% | 2,513 | 5.7% |
| Renters paying 30.0% or more of household income toward housing costsl. | 19,757 | 48.4% | 19,587 | 44.2% | (170) | -0.9% |
Last Updated: Data accessed November 2018
