Chester Hill, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Chester Hill, Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Chester Hill, Pennsylvania had a total population of 788, the 1115th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $47,333, which is 39% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 30.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 39% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (30.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.

Chester Hill Quick Facts

Population 788

Median Household Income $47,333

Median Home Value $111,300

Poverty Rate 30.4%

Unemployment Rate 1.7%

Median Age 34.8 years

Homeownership Rate 55.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

High School Graduation Rate 79.4%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 788 1115th of 1,991

Median Income $47,333 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 30.4% 144% higher than national

Median Home Value $111,300 bottom 30%

How Chester Hill Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	698	788	+12.9%
Median household income	$48,125	$47,333	-1.6%
Median home value	$98,800	$111,300	+12.7%

How Chester Hill Compares

Median Household Income

Chester Hill

$47,333

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chester Hill

$111,300

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.6%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 35.0%

$100K+ 12.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.2%

$10K-$15K

9.1%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

7.8%

$25K-$30K

1.3%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

6.4%

$50K-$60K

4.8%

$60K-$75K

14.2%

$75K-$100K

16.0%

$100K-$125K

5.1%

$125K-$150K

1.3%

$150K-$200K

1.9%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

1.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.9%

Renter 44.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $631/mo 16.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.1%

18-34

33.1%

35-54

21.8%

55-74

21.6%

75+

5.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Chester Hill Rankings in Pennsylvania

#1115 Population of 1,991

#1649 Median Income of 1,854

#1277 Education of 1,987

#1499 Home Value of 1,871

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Other Cities in Clearfield County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
DuBois	7,402	$62,697	14.0%	$123,600
Clearfield	5,873	$54,646	20.1%	$100,400
Treasure Lake	5,336	$112,969	5.7%	$304,100
Curwensville	2,472	$56,400	14.8%	$109,100
Sandy	1,497	$43,348	41.1%	$160,600
Osceola Mills	1,325	$67,656	10.1%	$105,700
Falls Creek	1,220	$50,536	15.6%	$107,200
Plymptonville	1,076	$82,875	4.5%	$113,000
Hyde	1,067	$51,111	26.7%	$100,700
Oklahoma	1,029	$56,977	26.7%	$239,600

Cities Similar to Chester Hill

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Arcadia University	792	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lenkerville	775	N/A	N/A	9.9%	68.1%
West Milton	804	$47,574	$174,200	17.4%	0.0%
Stevens	799	$48,750	N/A	12.3%	34.9%
Scalp Level	791	$49,861	$86,700	20.0%	19.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 788, Chester Hill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Chester Hill is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. The total population is 788. It ranks as the 1115th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chester Hill is 34.8 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chester Hill is $47,333. This is 39% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 160% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $111,300. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Chester Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chester Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chester Hill, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chester Hill, Pennsylvania?

Chester Hill, Pennsylvania has a population of 788 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Chester Hill, PA?

The median household income in Chester Hill is $47,333, which is 41% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Chester Hill, PA?

The poverty rate in Chester Hill is 30.4%. This means approximately 238 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Chester Hill, Pennsylvania?

Chester Hill's population is 87.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Chester Hill, PA?

The median home value in Chester Hill is $111,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.

How educated is Chester Hill, Pennsylvania?

17.2% of adults (25+) in Chester Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.