Chester County (South) PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

120,349

1.26% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.985% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.02%

5.91% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$110,424

6.74% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$370,000

3.58% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,085

1.53% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Chester County (South) PUMA, PA had a population of 120k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $110,424. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA declined from 121,879 to 120,349, a −1.26% decrease and its median household income grew from $103,447 to $110,424, a 6.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.5%), White (Hispanic) (9.43%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.14%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%).

16% 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.

93.6% 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) (545 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was $370,000, and the homeownership rate was 79.9%.

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.

Chester County (South) PUMA, PA borders Hockessin PUMA, DE, Newark City & Brookside PUMA, DE, Cecil County PUMA, MD, Delaware County (West) PUMA, PA, West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, Coatesville City PUMA, PA, and Ephrata Borough PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 120k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.4% of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (12.5k people).

In 2021, there were 8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.8k people) in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k White (Hispanic) and 4.33k Black or African American (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 (South) PUMA, PA are Spanish (13,238 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,735 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (581 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,843

Women

49.8%

60,403

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 120,246 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

93.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.6% of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.8k ± 1.61k
White (Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.26k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.33k ± 648

15.6%

Hispanic Population

18.8k people

15.6% of the people in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are hispanic (18.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,812 ± 1,968 people
China
610 ± 605 people
Guatemala
534 ± 566 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was Mexico, the natal country of 6,812 Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 610 and Guatemala with 534.

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.5k people

10.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

As of 2021, 10.4% of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents (12.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,238 households (11.7%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,735 households (1.53%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
581 households (0.512%)

16% 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 11.7% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,985 ± 296
Gulf War (2001-)
945 ± 239
Gulf War (1990s)
698 ± 145

Chester County (South) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA employs 56.1k people. The largest industries in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are Construction (4,141 people), Farming (3,516 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,430 people), and the highest paying industries are Business support services ($322,201), Management of companies & enterprises ($268,269), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($241,744).

Males in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $80,819. The income inequality in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,144

Women

45.9%

30,814

Men

54.1%

The workforce of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 56,958 people, with 45.9% woman, and 54.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

56.1k

2021 Value

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± −1.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 57k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,294 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,947 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,452 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chester County (South) 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

56.1k

2021 Value

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± −1.53%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 57k employees to 56.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, are Construction (4,141 people), Farming (3,516 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,430 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,018

Median earning men ± $1,997

$40,098

Median earning women ± $2,979

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($136,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($127,471), and Manufacturing ($100,762).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,787), Manufacturing ($66,607), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,028).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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.

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 2021, universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA awarded 545 degrees. The student population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 633 male students and 1,283 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are Black or African American (445 and 87.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (29 and 5.69%), Unknown (25 and 4.9%), and Two or More Races (7 and 1.37%).

The largest universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln University (213598) (545 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are General Human Services (98 and 18%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (54 and 9.91%), and General Health Services (51 and 9.36%).

The median tuition cost in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA for a public four year colleges is $8,228 for in-state students and $13,732 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,916 (33% men and 67% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,916 students enrolled in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, 33% men and 67% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,635 records, of which 67.6% were women and 32.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Human Services
66 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
54 degrees awarded
General Health Services
51 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was General Human Services with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lincoln University (213598)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

545 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lincoln University (213598) with 545 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 146 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, which is 0.366 times less than the 399 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 445 degrees mean that there were 15.3 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 29 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,228) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,328) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.586% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.286% 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 (South) PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (22.6k), Bachelors Degree (22.3k), and Graduate Degree (16k).

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 (South) PUMA, PA was $370,000 in 2021, which is 1.51 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $357,200 to $370,000, a 3.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is 79.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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.

Median household income in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is $110,424. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$370,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,798

$286,881

Median Property Taxes

±$2,451

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.

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

Rent vs Own

79.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.9% of the housing units in Chester County (South) 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 (South) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Chester County (South) 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.

$110,424

Median Household Income

± $2,706

41.1k

Number of Households

± 1,274

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.1k households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA grew to $110,424 from the previous year's value of $103,447.

The following chart displays the households in Chester County (South) 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

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA

0.509

2020 Wage GINI in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.22% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Worked At Home (14.4%)
Carpooled (7.68%)

In 2021, 73.7% of workers in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.68%).

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

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 (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.69% of the workforce in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chester County (South) 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 (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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA (6.98k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

91.5% of the population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 57.2% on employee plans, 8.67% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.857% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.47%

Uninsured

57.2%

Employer Coverage

8.67%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.857%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA declined by 2.58% from 8.7% to 8.47%.

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