Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to 547,840 people. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Pennsylvania rate (11.7%). The median household income is $127,208.
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| Measure | Value | Pennsylvania | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 547,840 | 13,018,639 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $127,208 | $77,971 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 6.0% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 7.1% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.1% | 35.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $485,600 | $254,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,763 | $1,209 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.8% | 48.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 10.1% | 7.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.8 years | 40.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- New Castle County, Delaware
- Cecil County, Maryland
- Berks County
- Delaware County
- Lancaster County
- Montgomery County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.