Chester County Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Chester County Pennsylvania area was $109,601 in 2021, the latest figures available. Chester County median household income is $40,644 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $39,884 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Chester County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Chester County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Chester County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Chester County | $109,601 | -1.04% | +2.48% |
Trends in Chester County, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Chester is $109,601. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $110,750 and is now $1,149 (1.04%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Chester County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Chester County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Chester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $109,601 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $110,750 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $108,111 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $106,946 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $106,830 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $104,331 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $103,498 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $97,801 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $97,429 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $97,464 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $95,566 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $103,162 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $108,914 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $101,092 |
Chester County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Chester County was $130,144 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Chester County median family income is $42,644 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Chester County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Chester County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Chester County | $130,144 | -4.23% | +2.71% |
Trends in Chester County, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Chester is $130,144. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $137,249 and is now $7,105 (5.18%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Chester County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Chester County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Chester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $130,144 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $135,890 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $137,249 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $126,708 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $132,040 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $127,380 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $124,521 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $122,308 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $119,101 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $118,972 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $117,942 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $124,461 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $133,475 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $122,711 |
Chester County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Chester County was $55,328 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Chester County median per capita income is $17,013 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Chester County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Chester County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Chester County | $55,328 | -4.00% | +3.87% |
Trends in Chester County, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Chester is $55,328. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $58,065 and is now $2,737 (4.71%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Chester County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Chester County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Chester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $55,328 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $57,631 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $58,065 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $53,266 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $52,592 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $52,725 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $51,369 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $49,031 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $48,627 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $47,884 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $46,103 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $51,557 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $53,752 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $52,435 |
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