Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kennett Square, PA

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

6,243population

38.3median age

This community is a community of 6,243 with a median age of 38.3. The population is predominantly White (46.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (46.1%). Median household income is $80,505. 80.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 56.3%, with a median home value of $402,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.5%2,902

Hispanic/Latino

46.1%2,881

Two or More

4%248

Black

3.1%193

Asian

0.2%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%149

High School Diploma

23.6%945

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%94

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%386

Associate's Degree

4.1%164

Bachelor's Degree

18.8%752

Master's Degree

12.1%484

Professional Degree

3.4%137

Doctorate

2.5%100

HS or Higher

80.3%

BA or Higher

36.8%

Graduate+

18%

Housingi

$402,700median home value

$1,396median rent

56.3%homeownership

2,340total units

5.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 56.3%

Renter 43.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%22

$50K–$100K

0.2%3

$150K–$200K

1.7%21

$200K–$300K

22.7%282

$300K–$500K

44.3%551

$500K–$1M

28.9%360

$1M+

0.4%5

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

261

$1,250–$1,500

190

$1,500–$2,000

250

$2,000+

100

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%19

2010–2019

5.6%131

2000–2009

2.6%60

1990–1999

4.9%115

1980–1989

10.8%253

1970–1979

9.6%224

1960–1969

9.6%225

1950–1959

20.8%486

1940–1949

6.6%155

1939 or earlier

28.7%672

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

40.7%900

Fuel Oil

31.4%693

Electricity

20.6%454

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%106

Other

2.1%47

Wood

0.4%9

Household Economyi

$80,505median household income

$51,919per capita income

5.3%poverty rate

3.1%unemployment

3,583labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%77

$10K–$15K

1.6%35

$15K–$20K

1.4%31

$20K–$25K

1%22

$25K–$30K

1%23

$30K–$35K

3.6%79

$35K–$40K

15.3%338

$40K–$45K

4.4%97

$45K–$50K

3.4%75

$50K–$60K

3.8%83

$60K–$75K

5.7%126

$75K–$100K

11.2%248

$100K–$125K

15.2%336

$125K–$150K

5.6%124

$150K–$200K

6.1%135

$200K+

17.2%380

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,79028.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,435

China

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,387

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,466

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

205(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.4%Insured

8.6%Uninsured