Chester County (South) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population
106,319
0.859% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41.3
0.721% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
6.04%
13.3% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$126,569
4.04% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$446,700
6.76% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
50,193
1.98% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Chester County (South) PUMA, PA had a population of 106k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $126,569. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA grew from 105,414 to 106,319, a 0.859% increase and its median household income grew from $121,660 to $126,569, a 4.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.8%), Other (Hispanic) (5.54%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (5.05%), White (Hispanic) (4.62%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%).

15.9% of the households in Chester County (South) 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.

94.5% of the residents in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are Lincoln University (213598) (359 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was $446,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

Most people in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 106k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.2% of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (10.8k people).

In 2023, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.5k people) in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.89k Other (Hispanic) and 5.37k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are Spanish (12,260 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (868 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (476 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
52,513
Women
49.5%
53,633
Men
50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 106,146 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

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Citizenship

94.5%
2023 Citizenship
93.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.5% of Chester County (South) 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 (South) PUMA, PA was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    78.5k ± 1.37k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    5.89k ± 1.06k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    5.37k ± 1.02k
16.5%
Hispanic Population
17.5k people

In 2023, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.5k people) in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.89k Other (Hispanic) and 5.37k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

16.5% of the people in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are hispanic (17.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,751 ± 1,811 people
  2. India
    557 ± 578 people
  3. Honduras
    332 ± 447 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was Mexico, the natal country of 5,751 Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 557 and Honduras with 332.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
10.8k people
10.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
11.3k people

As of 2023, 10.2% of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents (10.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    12,260 households (12.2%)
  2. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    868 households (0.862%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    476 households (0.473%)

15.9% of the households in Chester County (South) 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 (South) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 12.2% of the households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,608 ± 287
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,096 ± 257
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    615 ± 167

Chester County (South) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA employs 50.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA were Elementary & secondary schools (3,896 people), Construction (2,813 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,266 people), and the highest paying industries were Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($306,493), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($305,951), and Business support services ($241,594).

Males in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $92,193. The income inequality in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,651
Women
47.1%
26,542
Men
52.9%

The workforce of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in 2023 was 50,193 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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Occupations

50.2k
2023 Value
1.98%
1 Year growth
± 1.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.98%, from 49.2k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, are Other managers (1,800 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,219 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,182 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.2k
2023 Value
1.98%
1 Year growth
± 1.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.98%, from 49.2k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,896 people), Construction (2,813 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,266 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$77,353
Median earning men ± $3,860
$47,855
Median earning women ± $3,456

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($140,563), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($139,259), and Manufacturing ($118,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,250), Manufacturing ($92,925), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,314).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.43%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA awarded 359 degrees. The student population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 619 male students and 1,229 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are Black or African American (297 and 84.9%), followed by Unknown (22 and 6.29%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 6%), and Two or More Races (6 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln University (213598) (359 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are General Human Services (66 and 18.4%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (39 and 10.9%), and General Health Services (36 and 10%).

The median tuition cost in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA for a public four year colleges is $8,900 for in-state students and $14,852 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,848 (33.5% men and 66.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,848 students enrolled in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, 33.5% men and 66.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,546 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Human Services
    50 degrees awarded
  2. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    39 degrees awarded
  3. General Health Services
    36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was General Human Services with 50 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Lincoln University (213598)
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
359 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lincoln University (213598) with 359 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 105 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, which is 0.413 times less than the 254 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 297 degrees mean that there were 13.5 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 22 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,612) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,597) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.778% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.748% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (20.7k), High School or Equivalent (18.2k), and Graduate Degree (15.7k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was $446,700 in 2023, which is 1.47 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $418,400 to $446,700, a 6.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is 81.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$446,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,707
$29,719
Median Property Taxes
±$853

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 (South) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

81.5%
Homeownership
2023
63.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 81.5% of the housing units in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.9%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$126,569
Median Household Income
± $3,872
36.5k
Number of Households
± 1,285

In 2023, the median household income of the 36.5k households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA grew to $126,569 from the previous year's value of $121,660.

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Wage Distribution

0.501
2023 Wage GINI in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA
0.502
2022 Wage GINI in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA

In 2023, the income inequality in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.297% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (70.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (17.5%)
  3. Carpooled (7.27%)

In 2023, 70.2% of workers in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.27%).

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Commute Time

29 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.87% of the workforce in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chester County (South) 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 (South) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA (6.19k out of 102k 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

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Health

93.1% of the population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 58.5% on employee plans, 8.2% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.727% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1,356 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year (1,332 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 309 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,356 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,356 patients per year. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year (1,332 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.88%
Uninsured
58.5%
Employer Coverage
8.2%
Medicaid
13.6%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
0.727%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA declined by 0.506% from 6.92% to 6.88%.

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