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Elverson, Pennsylvania
Elverson, borough, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Elverson had 1,396 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,330 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,458 (±203). GEOID 4223440.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,396
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,330 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,458 ±203
Median household income
$78,000
±$11,477 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$369,900
±$12,337 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$826
±$108 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Elverson and what county is it in?
Elverson is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 1,334 residents per square mile in 2020.
Elverson 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 Elverson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,396 people lived in Elverson on July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 1,330 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,458 (±203).
| Measure | Elverson | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,458 ±203 | 547,840 | no clear change |
| Households | 664 ±66 | 204,774 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.21 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 674 ±67 | 212,491 | no clear change |
Elverson's population since 2000
From 959 in 2000 to 1,396 in 2025: up 45.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elverson 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 Elverson?
The median resident of Elverson is 49.9 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 36.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.7%.
| Measure | Elverson | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9 ±9.9 | 40.8 | −11.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±4.8 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 36.4% ±6.1 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±3.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% ±5.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0% ±6.1 pts | 75.4% | −7.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±2.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4% ±2.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3% ±4.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±2.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3% ±1.5 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.7% ±5.6 pts | 57.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.4% ±3.1 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±3.2 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.4 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 Elverson earn?
Half of Elverson's 664 households earn less than $78,000 a year (±$11,477), against $127,208 in Chester County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $77,467 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elverson | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,000 ±$11,477 | $127,208 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,567 ±$17,360 | $168,861 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,961 ±$7,929 | $64,325 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4% ±4.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.6% ±10.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2% ±5.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% ±5.1 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4% ±5.9 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 Elverson?
Owners occupy 70.8% of Elverson's occupied homes and renters 29.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $369,900 by its owner (±$12,337). The median renter pays $826 a month including utilities, and 44.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elverson | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $369,900 ±$12,337 | $485,600 | +$28,382 |
| Median gross rent | $826 ±$108 | $1,763 | −$187 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.1% ±15.7 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,940 ±$96 | $2,660 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.8% ±6.1 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.2% ±6.1 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 674 ±67 | 212,491 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±15.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.7% ±6.8 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.6% ±5.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8% ±7.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.2% ±6.0 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 Elverson building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Elverson 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 Elverson work and get to work?
64.6% of Elverson's workers drive alone and 17.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Elverson | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.9% ±4.5 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.6% ±7.6 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±5.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 7.5% ±5.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.0% ±5.1 pts | 24.1% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±3.5 | 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 Elverson?
No census tract lies mostly in Elverson; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3115Chester County | 3,561 | $100,573 |
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 Elverson) · Census block assignment files
How does Elverson compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elverson is the 9,004th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 518th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Elverson ranks 1,039th 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 | 518th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 151st | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 842nd | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,039th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 564th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 285th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 1,547th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 790th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 467th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 394th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,530th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 458th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,125th | 2,156 |
Elverson's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Elverson 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 Elverson?
18 of the 57 figures for Elverson 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 Elverson 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 Elverson.