Kimberton, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 377, Kimberton'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

Kimberton is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Chester County. The total population is 377. It ranks as the 1488th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kimberton is 37.6 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 32.9% of the population under 18, Kimberton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 18.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kimberton is $58,625. This is 25% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $386,400. Housing costs are 52% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kimberton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (41.6% vs 8.7%).

Education

48.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Kimberton in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 37% higher 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 97.3%. Notably, 27.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kimberton, 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.