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.

Chalfant, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

768

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.8%528

Black

21.6%166

Two or More

6.5%50

Asian

2.2%17

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%4

Other

0.4%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.8%74

High School Diploma

25.7%148

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%32

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%80

Associate's Degree

18.4%106

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%83

Master's Degree

2.3%13

Doctorate

1.6%9

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$120,000

Median Renti

$799

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.8%200

Renter-Occupied

49.2%194

Total Units

461

Homeownership

50.8%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%1

$50K–$100K

27.5%55

$100K–$150K

30.5%61

$150K–$200K

21%42

$200K–$300K

17%34

$300K–$500K

2.5%5

$500K–$1M

1%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

107

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

3%14

1990–1999

0.7%3

1980–1989

4.6%21

1970–1979

5.2%24

1960–1969

23.4%108

1950–1959

35.1%162

1940–1949

10%46

1939 or earlier

18%83

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.9%366

Electricity

7.1%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,120

Mean Household Incomei

$66,682

Per Capita Incomei

$34,939

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

431

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

30(5% of civilian adults)