Chelten Hills, PA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Chelten Hills

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

65.6%

Households with Children

10.1%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.0%
School Age (5-17): 6.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.1%
Working Age (35-54): 18.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 23.1%
Seniors (65+): 36.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.4%
High School / GED: 14.6%
Some College or Associate's: 18.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 65.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 8.1%
Single Parents: 2.0%
Couples & Adults: 50.3%
Living Alone: 39.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
Asian: 4.6%
Black or African American: 37.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 8.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 14.9%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 76.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.1%
Other White: 59.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 72.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 16.9%
Other Black: 11.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 44.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 17.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 73.7%
Spanish: 11.3%
European & Indo-European: 10.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 3.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.3%
Elementary (1-4): 1.8%
Middle School (5-8): 1.9%
High School (9-12): 3.1%
College / Graduate: 8.2%
Not Enrolled: 84.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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