Pennsylvania Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 547,840 (100%) |
| Population Density | 730 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $127,208 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,325 |
| Median Home Value | $485,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 212,491 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 153,693 (72.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 51,081 (24.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,717 (3.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 204,774 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Family Households | 144,006 (70.3%) |
The table below compares Chester County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 7 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 8 | 89th |
| Median Household Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Diversity Index | # 10 | 86th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
