Income & Economy in West Chester, PA
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$81,492
+11% vs national
Per Capita Income
$44,115
+19% vs national
Poverty Rate
18.3%
+35% vs national
Gini Index
0.4904
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.1%
+37% vs national
SNAP Recipients
9.4%
of households
How West Chester Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)West Chester vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. West Chester is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
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Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in West Chester. The median household income here is $81,492.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.1%
+39% vs PA avg
Labor Force
12,061
Employed
11,203
Mean Commute
19 min
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
39.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
24.8
Work from Home
14.9%
of workers
The median household income in West Chester, PA is $81,492, which is 11.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $44,115. The poverty rate of 18.3% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4904, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 14.9% working from home.