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.

Coatesville, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,353

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

32.4%4,325

Hispanic/Latino

30.2%4,034

White

28.9%3,862

Two or More

7.5%1,007

Asian

0.6%85

Other

0.2%31

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%341

High School Diploma

37.2%3,327

Some College (<1 yr)

5%451

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%843

Associate's Degree

6.7%601

Bachelor's Degree

14%1,253

Master's Degree

3.5%310

Professional Degree

1.5%136

Doctorate

0.8%70

HS or Higher

82%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$194,000

Median Renti

$1,471

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40%2,024

Renter-Occupied

60%3,041

Total Units

5,449

Homeownership

40%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%116

$50K–$100K

17.6%357

$100K–$150K

12.1%244

$150K–$200K

16.5%334

$200K–$300K

30.3%614

$300K–$500K

11.1%224

$500K–$1M

5.5%111

$1M+

1.2%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

360

$500–$750

109

$750–$1,000

124

$1,000–$1,250

344

$1,250–$1,500

638

$1,500–$2,000

1,026

$2,000+

402

Year Built

2020 or later

1%52

2010–2019

1.8%98

2000–2009

20.5%1,118

1990–1999

6.3%342

1980–1989

2.1%112

1970–1979

7.1%387

1960–1969

3.1%171

1950–1959

10.3%561

1940–1949

10.5%571

1939 or earlier

37.4%2,037

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

42.9%2,175

Electricity

38.2%1,936

Fuel Oil

16.5%838

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%111

Wood

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,256

Mean Household Incomei

$75,870

Per Capita Incomei

$30,057

Poverty Ratei

18.1%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

6,822

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

1,007

Residentsi

1,690

Avg. Tenant Renti

$408/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers230 homes75% occupied$407/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8127 homes93% occupied$411/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,256/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

84%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

14.4%

Low income$30K–$47K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

65.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74.5% of subsidized households are minority

43.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

75% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

559(5.6% of civilian adults)