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.

Kennett Square, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,243

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.5%2,902

Hispanic/Latino

46.1%2,881

Two or More

4%248

Black

3.1%193

Asian

0.2%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%149

High School Diploma

23.6%945

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%94

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%386

Associate's Degree

4.1%164

Bachelor's Degree

18.8%752

Master's Degree

12.1%484

Professional Degree

3.4%137

Doctorate

2.5%100

HS or Higher

80.3%

BA or Higher

36.8%

Graduate+

18%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$402,700

Median Renti

$1,396

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.3%1,244

Renter-Occupied

43.7%965

Total Units

2,340

Homeownership

56.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%22

$50K–$100K

0.2%3

$150K–$200K

1.7%21

$200K–$300K

22.7%282

$300K–$500K

44.3%551

$500K–$1M

28.9%360

$1M+

0.4%5

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

261

$1,250–$1,500

190

$1,500–$2,000

250

$2,000+

100

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%19

2010–2019

5.6%131

2000–2009

2.6%60

1990–1999

4.9%115

1980–1989

10.8%253

1970–1979

9.6%224

1960–1969

9.6%225

1950–1959

20.8%486

1940–1949

6.6%155

1939 or earlier

28.7%672

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

40.7%900

Fuel Oil

31.4%693

Electricity

20.6%454

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%106

Other

2.1%47

Wood

0.4%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,505

Mean Household Incomei

$141,858

Per Capita Incomei

$51,919

Poverty Ratei

5.3%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

3,583

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

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

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

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

205(4.2% of civilian adults)