Poverty Rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania
In Chester County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 36,131 of 525,811 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 36,131 of 525,811 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 42.98% lower than the Pennsylvania average. In Chester County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 6.9% of 525,811 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 12.1% of 12,571,365 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 46.09% lower than the US average. In Chester County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 6.9% of 525,811 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Some other race
35.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2021
35.1% of 14 thousand people
- Default
Population
Poverty Rate in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
5.3% of 532 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
6.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
6.5% of 118 thousand people
Under 5 years
8.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
8.3% of 29 thousand people
5 to 17 years
6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
6% of 89 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
6.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
6.5% of 118 thousand people
18 to 64 years
4.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
4.4% of 320 thousand people
18 to 34 years
6.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
6.1% of 103 thousand people
35 to 64 years
3.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
3.5% of 217 thousand people
60 years and over
5.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
5.9% of 134 thousand people
65 years and over
7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
7% of 94 thousand people
- Gender
Male
4.1% Poverty Rate for men in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
4.1% of 265 thousand people
Female
6.5% Poverty Rate for women in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
6.5% of 267 thousand people
- Race
White
4.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
4.1% of 414 thousand people
Black or African American
15.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
15.4% of 27 thousand people
Asian
4.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
4.7% of 36 thousand people
Two or more races
10.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
10.8% of 40 thousand people
Hispanic
15% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
15% of 41 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
3.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
3.7% of 405 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
4.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
4.7% of 374 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
16.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
16.2% of 19 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
10.7% of 71 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
4% of 70 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
1.9% of 214 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
3.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
3.1% of 296 thousand people
Employed
2.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
2.5% of 287 thousand people
Male
1.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
1.6% of 155 thousand people
Female
3.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
3.5% of 132 thousand people
Unemployed
24.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
24.2% of 9 thousand people
Male
25.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
25.4% of 5 thousand people
Female
22.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
22.7% of 4 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
5.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
5.1% of 430 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
0.5% of 215 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
8.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
8.6% of 95 thousand people
Did not work
10.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
10.3% of 121 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
13.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
13.7% of 82 thousand people
Male
10% Poverty Rate for single men in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
10% of 38 thousand people
Female
17% Poverty Rate for single women in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
17% of 43 thousand people
18 to 24 years
29.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
29.4% of 8 thousand people
25 to 34 years
6.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
6.9% of 18 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
12.9% of 9 thousand people
45 to 54 years
8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
8% of 8 thousand people
55 to 64 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
14.2% of 12 thousand people
65 to 74 years
12.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
12.4% of 14 thousand people
75 years and over
19% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
19% of 12 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
1.3% of 39 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
21.5% of 17 thousand people
Did not work
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
27.7% of 26 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
5.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Chester County, Pennsylvania
2022
5.2%
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