Chester, PA Employment

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37%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
41%
Household income NAT. AVG.
71%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexChesterPennsylvaniaNational
Income per capita$18,856$30,137$29,829
Median household income$32,867$54,895$55,322
Median income owner occupied$46,647$68,587$70,586
Median income renter occupied$26,871$31,605$35,192
Median earnings male$24,811$39,478$36,919
Median earnings female$25,121$26,440$26,250
Unemployment rate8.0%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level30.4%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Chester is 37% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Chester is 41% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Chester is 71% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Chester is 101% higher than the national average

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      $21,909 $32,867 $65,734
      City
      $36,593 $54,895 $109,790
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Chester median earnings by income bracket

      Chester employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.5%6.5%
      Manufacturing sector11.9%11.9%
      Financial & insurance services4.3%4.3%
      Wholesale & retail services13.0%13.0%
      Public administration3.0%3.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.3%10.3%
      Education, health & social services20.4%20.4%
      Other28.8%28.8%

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      Devon, PA1,830$144,295160.8%
      Chester, PA33,855$32,86740.6%

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      Source: The Chester, PA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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