Borough · Pennsylvania
Atglen, Pennsylvania
Atglen, borough, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Atglen had 1,403 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,313 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,272 (±258). GEOID 4203384.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,403
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,313 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,272 ±258
Median household income
$120,417
±$24,386 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$338,800
±$18,777 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,161
±$130 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Atglen and what county is it in?
Atglen is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 1,501 residents per square mile in 2020.
Atglen is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Atglen, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,403 people lived in Atglen on July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 1,313 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,272 (±258).
| Measure | Atglen | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,272 ±258 | 547,840 | no clear change |
| Households | 391 ±66 | 204,774 | −105 |
| Average household size | 3.25 ±0.41 | 2.60 | +0.57 |
| Housing units | 400 ±68 | 212,491 | −96 |
Atglen's population since 2000
From 1,217 in 2000 to 1,403 in 2025: up 15.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Atglen as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Atglen?
The median resident of Atglen is 33.6 years old; 29.5% are under 18 and 5.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.3%.
| Measure | Atglen | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 ±6.6 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.5% ±7.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 5.4% ±3.2 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 52.5% ±3.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% ±7.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.2% ±9.5 pts | 75.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±4.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±6.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.7% ±7.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±3.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4% ±4.6 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.8% ±7.5 pts | 57.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±3.8 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.6% ±3.8 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Atglen earn?
Half of Atglen's 391 households earn less than $120,417 a year (±$24,386), against $127,208 in Chester County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,970 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $46,447 after inflation.
| Measure | Atglen | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,417 ±$24,386 | $127,208 | +$46,447 |
| Mean household income | $132,129 ±$20,608 | $168,861 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,112 ±$7,209 | $64,325 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8% ±10.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.7% ±23.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.7% ±9.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±5.1 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±5.1 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Atglen?
Owners occupy 83.1% of Atglen's occupied homes and renters 16.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $338,800 by its owner (±$18,777). The median renter pays $1,161 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Atglen | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $338,800 ±$18,777 | $485,600 | +$72,232 |
| Median gross rent | $1,161 ±$130 | $1,763 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.9% ±33.3 pts | 38.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,220 ±$93 | $2,660 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.1% ±8.8 pts | 75.1% | +22.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.9% ±8.8 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 400 ±68 | 212,491 | −96 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±36.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0% ±9.4 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±7.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.8% ±3.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.5% ±6.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±5.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Atglen building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Atglen in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Atglen work and get to work?
69.2% of Atglen's workers drive alone and 16.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes.
| Measure | Atglen | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 80.0% ±5.4 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±3.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.2% ±6.5 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0% ±7.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.6% ±5.0 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min ±3.3 | 26.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Atglen?
No census tract lies mostly in Atglen; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3118Chester County | 3,905 | $99,643 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Atglen) · Census block assignment files
How does Atglen compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Atglen is the 8,976th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 517th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Atglen ranks 215th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 517th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 82nd | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 791st | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 215th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 931st | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 382nd | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 738th | 1,963 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 725th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 2,023rd | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 938th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 480th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 816th | 2,156 |
Atglen's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Atglen with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Atglen?
23 of the 57 figures for Atglen on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Atglen are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Atglen.