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Kennett Square, PA


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Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, in Chester county, is 11 miles NW of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 30 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Philadelphia area. There are 5,273 residents in Kennett Square.

The People and Families of Kennett Square

In Kennett Square, about 45% of adults are married.

Approximately 26% of Kennett Square is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Males are more numerous in Kennett Square than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kennett Square had a median family income of $54,948. Most of the residents of Kennett Square tend to have good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Kennett Square folks tended to give their money ($32,530) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Kennett Square Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Kennett Square that were owner-occupied was 57%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Kennett Square, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Kennett Square, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kennett Square strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKennett Square Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Kennett Square Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Kennett Square Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Kennett Square, PA

Comparing Kennett Square to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built28
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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