Chester County (North) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population

102,560

1.11% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AJohn Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ADave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.4

0.235% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

4.52%

4.67% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$129,981

5.99% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$458,400

6.41% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Chester County (North) PUMA, PA had a population of 103k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $129,981. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA grew from 101,436 to 102,560, a 1.11% increase and its median household income grew from $122,638 to $129,981, a 5.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.85%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.1%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%).

11.2% of the households in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA are Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc (433 degrees awarded in 2022) and Automotive Training Center-Exton (152 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was $458,400, and the homeownership rate was 79.7%.

Most people in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Chester County (North) PUMA, PA borders Berks County (Southwest)--Reading City PUMA, PA, Berks County (East) PUMA, PA, Montgomery County (Western Upper)--Pottstown Borough PUMA, PA, Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA, Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, Chester County (West Central)--Coatesville City PUMA, PA, and Lancaster County (East)--Ephrata Borough PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Chester County (North) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 103k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.98% of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (8.19k people).

In 2023, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.3k people) in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.55k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.92k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,712 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,614 households), and Telugu (1,168 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,792

Women

50.2%

52,370

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 105,162 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

96.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.3k ± 1.49k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.55k ± 763
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.92k ± 585

5.11%

Hispanic Population

5.24k people

5.11% of the people in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA are hispanic (5.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
3,521 ± 1,432 people
China
792 ± 688 people
Mexico
570 ± 585 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was India, the natal country of 3,521 Chester County (North) PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 792 and Mexico with 570.

Foreign-Born Population

7.98%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.19k people

7.32%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.43k people

As of 2023, 7.98% of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA residents (8.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was 7.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,712 households (1.77%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,614 households (1.67%)
Telugu
1,168 households (1.21%)

11.2% of the households in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.77% of the households in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,644 ± 329
Gulf War (2001-)
871 ± 253
Korea
514 ± 218

Chester County (North) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA employs N/A people. The largest industries in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,242 people), Computer Systems Design (2,969 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,583 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($244,212), Scientific research & development services ($240,903), and Health & personal care, except drug, stores ($234,043).

Males in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $84,852. The income inequality in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,168 people), Software developers (1,313 people), and Chief executives & legislators (1,262 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,242 people), Computer Systems Design (2,969 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,583 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$88,677

Median earning men ± $3,713

$55,565

Median earning women ± $3,721

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($141,836), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($125,849), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($122,640).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($83,482), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,956), and Manufacturing ($78,600).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

N/AJohn Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

N/ADave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA awarded 585 degrees. The student population of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,286 male students and 63 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA are White (326 and 55.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (126 and 21.5%), Black or African American (68 and 11.6%), and Two or More Races (37 and 6.32%).

The largest universities in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc (433 and 74%) and Automotive Training Center-Exton (152 and 26%).

The most popular majors in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA are Automobile Mechanics Technology (420 and 71.8%), Diesel Mechanics Technology (138 and 23.6%), and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (27 and 4.62%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,349 students enrolled in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA, 95.3% men and 4.67% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 703 records, of which 5.83% were women and 94.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
416 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
138 degrees awarded
Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 416 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc
433 degrees awarded
Automotive Training Center-Exton
152 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc with 433 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 551 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA, which is 16.2 times more than the 34 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 326 degrees mean that there were 2.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 126 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.3% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.61% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (25.7k), High School or Equivalent (18.2k), and Graduate Degree (15k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was $458,400 in 2023, which is 1.51 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $430,800 to $458,400, a 6.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA is 79.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA is $129,981. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

Housing

Property

$458,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,536

$30,510

Median Property Taxes

±$1,099

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chester County (North) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.7%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.7% of the housing units in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$129,981

Median Household Income

± $5,674

38.3k

Number of Households

± 1,403

In 2023, the median household income of the 38.3k households in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA grew to $129,981 from the previous year's value of $122,638.

The following chart displays the households in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.489

2022 Wage GINI in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA

N/A Wage GINI in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 51.1% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Chester County (North) PUMA, PA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (65.6%)
Worked At Home (24.9%)
Carpooled (6.15%)

In 2023, 65.6% of workers in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA (4.58k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.1% of the population of Chester County (North) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 63.6% on employee plans, 7.52% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.854% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,216 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.9%

Uninsured

63.6%

Employer Coverage

7.52%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

0.854%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA declined by 14.6% from 4.56% to 3.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chester County (North) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.