Chester County Summary

Life in Chester County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chester County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chester County:

  • The population in Chester County is 536,474.

  • The median home value in Chester County is $509,017.

  • The median income in Chester County is $118,574.

  • The median rent in Chester County is $1,601.

  • The unemployment rate in Chester County is 4.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Chester County is 6.0%.

  • The average high in Chester County is 69.2° and there are 107.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chester County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chester County

West Chester, PA Population 19,016

Phoenixville, PA Population 18,723

Coatesville, PA Population 13,316

Downin, PA Population 8,088

Lionville, PA Population 6,724

Exton, PA Population 6,272

Paoli, PA Population 6,121

Kennett Square, PA Population 5,982

Oxford, PA Population 5,724

Chesterbrook, PA Population 5,428

Thorndale, PA Population 4,007

Parkesburg, PA Population 3,889

Berwyn, PA Population 3,700

Spring City, PA Population 3,486

Malvern, PA Population 3,389

West Grove, PA Population 2,784

South Pottstown, PA Population 2,381

Eagleview, PA Population 2,235

Kenilworth, PA Population 2,045

Honey Brook, PA Population 2,005

Lincoln University, PA Population 1,984

Devon, PA Population 1,890

South Coatesville, PA Population 1,751

Caln, PA Population 1,463

Elverson, PA Population 1,365

Avondale, PA Population 1,275

Atglen, PA Population 1,174

Pomeroy, PA Population 1,121

Toughkenamon, PA Population 939

Modena, PA Population 551

Cochranville, PA Population 488

Cheyney University, PA Population 152

Westwood, PA Population 0

Map Of Chester County

Chester County, PA Weather

  • The average high in Chester County is 69.2°.

  • There are 83.53 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.3 inches of rain each year with 8.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:46 hours of sun each day in Chester County.

StatChester County
Mean High69.2
Nice Days83.53
Rainfall107.3
Snowfall8.9
Sunny_hours4:46
69.2°
Average High
107.3
Inches of Rain

Chester County Photos

Lukens Main Office
Source: Public Domain
Pennsylvania Locator Map
Source: Wikipedia User US Census, Ruhrfisch | GFDL
Trinity Episcopal Church Coatesville
Source: Public Domain
Kennett Square
Source: Wikipedia User Coemgenus at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Pennsylvania Locator Map
Source: Wikipedia User US Census, Ruhrfisch | GFDL
Kennettsqclocktower
Source: Public Domain

Chester County Demographics

Population over time in Chester County

The current population in Chester County is 536,474. The population has increased 2.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 531,704 1.9%
2021 521,980 0.5%
2020 519,560 -

Gender in Chester County

  • Chester County is 50.4% female with 270,144 female residents.

  • Chester County is 49.6% male with 266,330 male residents.

Female
50.4% (270,144)
Male
49.6% (266,330)
Gender Chester County PA USA
Female 50.4% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chester County

Chester County is:

  • 77.4% White with 415,144 White residents.

  • 5.2% African American with 27,892 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 141 American Indian residents.

  • 6.2% Asian with 33,415 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 82 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 1,431 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 17,486 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.6% Hispanic with 40,883 Hispanic residents.

White
77.4% (415,144)
African American
5.2% (27,892)
American Indian
0.0% (141)
Asian
6.2% (33,415)
Hawaiian
0.0% (82)
Other
0.3% (1,431)
Two Or More
3.3% (17,486)
Hispanic
7.6% (40,883)

Table: Chester County By Race

Race Chester County PA USA
White 77.4% 74.5% 58.9%
African American 5.2% 10.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 6.2% 3.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.6% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Chester County, Pennsylvania

  • 2.3% of households in Chester County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.7% of households in Chester County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Chester County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Chester County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Chester County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Chester County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Chester County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Chester County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Chester County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 25.5% of households in Chester County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.3% (12,383)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.7% (8,864)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.8% (20,504)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.3% (23,055)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.9% (36,819)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.0% (64,123)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (61,546)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.2% (102,857)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.9% (69,455)
$200,000 or more
25.5% (136,863)
Income Chester County PA USA
Less than $10,000 2.3% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 3.9% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.8% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.3% 7.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.9% 11.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.0% 16.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.2% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.9% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 25.5% 10.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chester County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Chester County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Chester County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in Chester County completed high school / ged.

  • 13.0% of adults in Chester County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Chester County completed associate's degree.

  • 33.0% of adults in Chester County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Chester County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Chester County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Chester County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (16,094)
9-12th Grade
3% (16,094)
High School / GED
19% (101,930)
Some College
13% (69,741)
Associate's Degree
6% (32,188)
Bachelor's Degree
33% (177,036)
Master's Degree
17% (91,200)
Professional Degree
3% (16,094)
Doctorate Degree
3% (16,094)
Education Chester County PA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 19% 34% 26%
Some College 13% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 33% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 17% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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