Chester County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chester County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42029
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 750.55 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 759.20 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.974029
- Longitude
- -75.749751
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 520,698
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 403,082
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 482,545 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 38,154 | 7.3% |
| White | 416,615 | 80.0% |
| Black | 26,280 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 23,148 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 143 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,840 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 379,940 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 23,141 | 5.7% |
| White | 334,306 | 82.9% |
| Black | 25,726 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 17,229 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,544 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,293 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 547,840
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $137,656
- Poverty Rate
- 5.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 31,893
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 422,108 | 77.0% |
| Black | 28,542 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 37,240 | 6.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 359,429
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 151,251 | 42.1% |
| Republican | 143,501 | 39.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 55,088 | 15.3% |
| Other | 3,383 | 0.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 171,075 | 47.6% |
| Female | 188,068 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 276,868 | 77.0% |
| Hispanic | 14,499 | 4.0% |
| Black | 9,763 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 12,586 | 3.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 256,843
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 71.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 203,634 | 73.5% |
| Hispanic | 7,487 | 51.6% |
| Black | 5,230 | 53.6% |
| Asian | 7,973 | 63.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 121,433 | 71.0% |
| Female | 135,292 | 71.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 65,098 (17.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 215,329 (56.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 212,491
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $504,229
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,817
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 64.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 24.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.