Chester County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 547,840 | — | #131 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $127,208 | +69.3% | #37 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,877 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $485,600 | +72.3% | #149 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,763 | +51.6% | #111 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | -52.6% | #109 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chester County has a population of 547,840, making it the #131 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chester County is $127,208, ranking #37 out of 3,222 counties — 69.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.0% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Chester County is $485,600 (+72.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,763/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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95.6% of residents in Chester County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
About Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 547,840, making it the 131st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chester County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chester County is $127,208, which ranks #37 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 69.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Chester County is $485,600, 72.3% above the national median. Renters in Chester County pay a median gross rent of $1,763 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chester County, 57.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.
Chester County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.7%).
All data for Chester County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.