Downingtown is a borough located in Chester County Pennsylvania. Downingtown has a 2024 population of 8,418. Downingtown is currently growing at a rate of 1.18% annually and its population has increased by 4.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,025 in 2020.
The average household income in Downingtown is $99,026 with a poverty rate of 7.05%. The median age in Downingtown is 38.7 years: 39.6 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Downingtown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,958 | 72.99% |
| Black or African American | 887 | 10.87% |
| Asian | 752 | 9.21% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 6.38% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,510 | 2.27 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Married | 1,462 | 3.18 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 1,254 | 1.18 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Female | 630 | 2.34 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Male | 164 | 2.35 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
50.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 2.03% |
| Associates Degree | 333 | 5.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,036 | 33.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 804 | 13.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,620 | 26.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 1.14% |
| Some College | 1,135 | 18.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,631 | 4,482 | 2,068 |
| Black | 559 | 559 | 230 |
| Asian | 504 | 459 | 277 |
| Hispanic | 307 | 307 | 181 |
| 2+ Races | 246 | 246 | 128 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 58.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,373 | $68,000 | $55,182 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,691 | $76,714 | $65,208 |
| High School Graduate | $41,054 | $31,909 | $41,224 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,104 | $0 | $71,927 |
| Overall | $57,143 | $60,691 | $52,800 |
| Some College | $55,917 | $60,845 | $47,188 |
$57,143
Average Earnings
$60,691
Average Male
$52,800
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.75% of Downingtown residents speak only English, while 16.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,699 | 313 | 5.49% |
| Black | 887 | 143 | 16.12% |
| Multiple | 521 | 81 | 15.55% |
| Asian | 752 | 30 | 3.99% |
7.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.19%
Male Poverty Rate
9.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Downingtown is Black, with 16.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Downingtown is Asian, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.37% |
| High School | 6.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.3% |
| Female Employed | 4.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,718 | $117,693 |
| Households | $82,292 | $99,026 |
| Married Families | $138,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,163 | $59,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
280
Number of Veterans
250
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 109 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 4.91% |
| Black | 19 | 3.23% |
| Other Race | 13 | 31.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.9%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.68%
Born in Downingtown
86.48%
Native Born
13.52%
Foreign Born
7.64%
Non Citizen
5.88%
Naturalized
86.48% of Downingtown residents were born in the United States, with 68.68% having been born in Pennsylvania. 7.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,910 | 99 | 1.12% |
| 2028 | 8,811 | 98 | 1.12% |
| 2027 | 8,713 | 98 | 1.14% |
| 2026 | 8,615 | 99 | 1.16% |
| 2025 | 8,516 | 98 | 1.16% |
| 2024 | 8,418 | 98 | 1.18% |
| 2023 | 8,320 | 69 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 8,251 | 71 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 8,180 | 155 | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 8,025 | 125 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 7,900 | -32 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,932 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 7,927 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 7,929 | -21 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 7,950 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 7,945 | 15 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 7,930 | 14 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 7,916 | 17 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 7,899 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,891 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,589 | -160 | -2.06% |
| 1990 | 7,749 | 99 | 1.29% |
| 1980 | 7,650 | 213 | 2.86% |
| 1970 | 7,437 | 1,839 | 32.85% |
| 1960 | 5,598 | 650 | 13.14% |
| 1950 | 4,948 | 303 | 6.52% |
| 1940 | 4,645 | 97 | 2.13% |
| 1930 | 4,548 | 524 | 13.02% |
| 1920 | 4,024 | 698 | 20.99% |
| 1910 | 3,326 | -5,584 | -62.67% |