Unified School District · PA
Chester-Upland School District
Chester-Upland School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 40,742. The median household income is $45,926 and the median age is 33.5.
40,742
Population
5895
People / sq mi
$45,926
Median Income
33.5
Median Age
Chester-Upland School District covers 7 sq mi of land at 5895.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,926
Median Household Income
$23,857
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$97,900
Median Home Value
$1,103
Median Rent
41.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.7%
High School+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chester-Upland School District serves a community with a population of 40,742 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Chester-Upland School District is $45,926, with a per capita income of $23,857. The poverty rate is 22.6%.
Chester-Upland School District is 16.3% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 11.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Chester-Upland School District, 85.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Chester-Upland School District is $97,900, with a median rent of $1,103. The homeownership rate is 41.6%.
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Data for Chester-Upland School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4205860).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.