Poverty Rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania
In Chester County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 28,310 of 531,909 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania is 5.3%.
- How many people in Chester County, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Chester County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 28,310 of 531,909 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania is 55.08% lower than the Pennsylvania average. In Chester County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 5.3% of 531,909 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania is 57.94% lower than the US average. In Chester County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 5.3% of 531,909 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Atglen, Pennsylvania 15.9% of 1,174 people.
- Avondale, Pennsylvania 5.8% of 1,269 people.
- Berwyn, Pennsylvania 16.4% of 3,676 people.
- Caln, Pennsylvania 9.8% of 1,463 people.
- Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 2.2% of 1,300 people.
Under 18 years
6.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.7% of 118 thousand people
Under 5 years
7.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.2% of 29 thousand people
5 to 17 years
6.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.5% of 89 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
6.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.3% of 118 thousand people
18 to 64 years
6.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.1% of 319 thousand people
18 to 34 years
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.9% of 101 thousand people
35 to 64 years
4.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.8% of 218 thousand people
60 years and over
5.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.4% of 132 thousand people
65 years and over
5.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.6% of 98 thousand people
White
4.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.8% of 410 thousand people
Black or African American
11.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.6% of 25 thousand people
Asian
5.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.2% of 38 thousand people
Some other race
12.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.2% of 22 thousand people
Two or more races
13.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.5% of 41 thousand people
Hispanic
15.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.2% of 45 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
4.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.7% of 405 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
5.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.2% of 377 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
14.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.2% of 20 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.9% of 70 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.8% of 67 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
2.6% of 219 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
3.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.9% of 300 thousand people
Employed
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.7% of 291 thousand people
Male
3.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.6% of 157 thousand people
Female
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.8% of 134 thousand people
Unemployed
10.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.9% of 8 thousand people
Male
16.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
16.8% of 3 thousand people
Female
6.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.6% of 5 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
6% of 433 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
1.3% of 216 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
9.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.7% of 94 thousand people
Did not work
11.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.6% of 123 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
18.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.5% of 88 thousand people
Male
20.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.2% of 43 thousand people
Female
16.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
16.8% of 45 thousand people
18 to 24 years
49.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
49.1% of 9 thousand people
25 to 34 years
9.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.1% of 21 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
12% of 10 thousand people
45 to 54 years
29.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
29.4% of 9 thousand people
55 to 64 years
11.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.9% of 14 thousand people
65 to 74 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
16.7% of 12 thousand people
75 years and over
15% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
15% of 12 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
2.7% of 43 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
36.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
36.1% of 19 thousand people
Did not work
31.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
31.7% of 26 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
5.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.9%
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