Chester County, PA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
540,896
Male
268,207
49.6%
Female
272,689
50.4%
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
9.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher38.9%
High School or Higher52.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
3.5%
Married
46.7%
Chester County, PA has a population of 540,896 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 78.4% of the population. 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 9.7% of residents are foreign-born.