Chester County, Pennsylvania

In four numbers

People

547,840

Median household income

$127,208

±2,511

Unemployed

3.8%

11,299 of 299,453 in the labour force

Homes with broadband

94.7%

193,868 of 204,774 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

• 21st Century Cyber CS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  1245 Wrights Lane, West Chester, PA, 19380

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Achievement House CS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  102 Pickering Way, Exton, PA, 19341

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Avon Grove CS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  110 E State Road, West Grove, PA, 19390

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Avon Grove SD

  School district4 schools

  375 S Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA, 19390

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Chester County Technical College High School

  Specialized district3 schools

  455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA, 19335

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Coatesville Area SD

  School district9 schools

  3030 CG Zinn Rd, Thorndale, PA, 19372

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Collegium CS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  456 Creamery Way, Exton, PA, 19341

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Downingtown Area SD

  School district16 schools

  540 Trestle Place, Downingtown, PA, 19335

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Great Valley SD

  School district7 schools

  100 Lindenwood Dr, Malvern, PA, 19355

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Insight PA Cyber CS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  350 Eagleview Blvd, Exton, PA, 19341

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Kennett Consolidated SD

  School district6 schools

  300 East South Street, Kennett Square, PA, 19348

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Octorara Area SD

  School district5 schools

  228 Highland Rd, Atglen, PA, 19310

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Owen J Roberts SD

  School district7 schools

  901 Ridge Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19465

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Oxford Area SD

  School district6 schools

  125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA, 19363

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Pennsylvania Leadership CS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  1332 Enterprise Dr, West Chester, PA, 19380

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Phoenixville Area SD

  School district6 schools

  386 City Line Ave, Phoenixville, PA, 19460

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Renaissance Academy CS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  413 Fairview Street, Phoenixville, PA, 19460

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Tredyffrin-Easttown SD

  School district8 schools

  West Valley Business Center, Wayne, PA, 19087

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Unionville-Chadds Ford SD

  School district6 schools

  740 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA, 19348

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• West Chester Area SD

  School district17 schools

  782 Springdale Drive, Exton, PA, 19341

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

• Kennett Square Farmers Market

  106 West State Street Kennett Square, PA, 19348

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Anselma Farmers and Artisans Market

  1730 Conestoga Road Route 401 Chester Springs, PA, 19425

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• West Grove Farmers Market

  294 West Harmony Road West Grove, PA, 19390

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• The Farmers' Market at Elverson

  83 West Main Street Elverson, PA, 19520

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Eagleview Farmers' Market

  540 Wellington Sq., Exton, PA, 19341

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• KSQ Farmers Market

  401 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA, 19348

  WICSenior coupons

  Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2020-11-19. USDA listing

• Phoenixville Farmers' Market

  200 Mill St., Phoenixville, PA, 19460

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Artisan Exchange West Chester Indoor Market

  208 Carter Dr., Ste. 13B, West Chester, PA, 19382

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• East Goshen Farmers' Market

  1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA, 19380

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• West Chester Growers Market - Regular Season

  North Church Street & West Chestnut Street, West Chester, PA

  Senior coupons

  Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-08-11. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.