Upper Chichester township is located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Upper Chichester township has a 2024 population of 16,789. Upper Chichester township is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually but its population has decreased by -0.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,880 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Chichester township is $106,407 with a poverty rate of 6.67%. The median age in Upper Chichester township is 41.8 years: 38.8 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Chichester township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,572 | 74.69% |
| Black or African American | 2,041 | 12.12% |
| Asian | 947 | 5.63% |
| Two or more races | 832 | 4.94% |
| Other race | 435 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
| 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 | 6,751 | 2.48 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Married | 3,372 | 3.24 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 2,358 | 1.14 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 668 | 3.08 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Male | 353 | 3.07 | 72 | 28 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
71.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 443 | 3.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,096 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,282 | 18.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,274 | 10.3% |
| High School Graduate | 4,331 | 35.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 353 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 2,592 | 20.95% |
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 | 9,447 | 8,970 | 2,321 |
| Black | 1,420 | 1,371 | 536 |
| Asian | 722 | 595 | 467 |
| Hispanic | 550 | 422 | 124 |
| 2+ Races | 308 | 293 | 129 |
| Other Race | 203 | 87 | 44 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,473 | $73,083 | $63,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,542 | $86,118 | $93,333 |
| High School Graduate | $39,447 | $52,974 | $31,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,804 | $70,329 | $41,875 |
| Overall | $55,192 | $67,059 | $41,380 |
| Some College | $55,027 | $70,324 | $36,778 |
$55,192
Average Earnings
$67,059
Average Male
$41,380
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.5% of Upper Chichester township residents speak only English, while 12.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,041 | 592 | 29.01% |
| White | 12,180 | 442 | 3.63% |
| Hispanic | 957 | 57 | 5.96% |
| Multiple | 832 | 28 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 947 | 28 | 2.96% |
| Other | 435 | 17 | 3.91% |
6.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.36%
Male Poverty Rate
6.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Chichester township is Black, with 29.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Chichester township is Asian, with 2.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.43% |
| High School | 8.04% |
| Some College | 3.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.78% |
| Female Employed | 3.96% |
| Male Employed | 2.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,153 | $125,658 |
| Households | $84,002 | $106,407 |
| Married Families | $118,977 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,712 | $68,746 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
955
Number of Veterans
809
Male Veterans
146
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 275 |
| Second Gulf War | 261 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 259 |
| 75+ | 237 |
| 18 to 34 | 161 |
| 35 to 54 | 161 |
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 789 | 7.56% |
| Black | 124 | 8.16% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 3.87% |
| Other Race | 25 | 9.73% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.65% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
72.64%
Born in Upper Chichester township
91.01%
Native Born
8.99%
Foreign Born
4.34%
Non Citizen
4.66%
Naturalized
91.01% of Upper Chichester township residents were born in the United States, with 72.64% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.34% 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 | 16,834 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 16,825 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 16,816 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 16,807 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 16,798 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 16,789 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 16,780 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 16,771 | -62 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 16,833 | -47 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 16,880 | -80 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 16,960 | 33 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 16,927 | 19 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 16,908 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 16,911 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 16,903 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 16,908 | 34 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 16,874 | 53 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 16,821 | 72 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 16,749 | 45 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 16,704 | 0 | 0% |