Borough · Pennsylvania
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Phoenixville, borough, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Phoenixville had 20,356 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,602 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,452 (±27). GEOID 4260120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,356
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,602 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,452 ±27
Median household income
$102,138
±$8,633 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$369,600
±$12,468 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,735
±$125 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Phoenixville and what county is it in?
Phoenixville is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 5,298 residents per square mile in 2020.
Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,356 people lived in Phoenixville on July 1, 2025, up 9.4% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 18,602 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,452 (±27).
| Measure | Phoenixville | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,452 ±27 | 547,840 | +2,557 |
| Households | 8,843 ±435 | 204,774 | +1,445 |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.11 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,205 ±474 | 212,491 | +1,368 |
Phoenixville's population since 2000
From 14,788 in 2000 to 20,356 in 2025: up 37.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville?
The median resident of Phoenixville is 34.4 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.6%. 8.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Phoenixville | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±1.7 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0% ±2.5 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9% ±1.7 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±2.7 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% ±3.2 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.1% ±4.4 pts | 75.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% | −4.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±1.6 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±2.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.4% ±2.3 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.5% ±3.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3% ±1.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±2.2 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.9% ±4.9 pts | 57.1% | +12.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.1% ±3.8 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.1% ±3.9 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±1.1 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 Phoenixville earn?
Half of Phoenixville's 8,843 households earn less than $102,138 a year (±$8,633), against $127,208 in Chester County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $89,846 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,292 after inflation. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Phoenixville | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,138 ±$8,633 | $127,208 | +$12,292 |
| Mean household income | $119,288 ±$7,079 | $168,861 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,408 ±$3,876 | $64,325 | +$8,655 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1% ±2.6 pts | 6.0% | −4.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.1% ±4.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±3.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±1.5 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4% ±2.1 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 Phoenixville?
Owners occupy 55.1% of Phoenixville's occupied homes and renters 44.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $369,600 by its owner (±$12,468). The median renter pays $1,735 a month including utilities, and 36.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Phoenixville | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $369,600 ±$12,468 | $485,600 | +$77,679 |
| Median gross rent | $1,735 ±$125 | $1,763 | +$258 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.0% ±6.3 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,080 ±$111 | $2,660 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.1% ±4.1 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.9% ±4.1 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 9,205 ±474 | 212,491 | +1,368 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 22.5% ±3.1 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.3% ±2.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.6% ±4.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% ±2.3 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 Phoenixville building?
Builders took permits for 142 new housing units in Phoenixville in 2025 (128 in single-family houses), 7.0 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 Phoenixville work and get to work?
59.1% of Phoenixville's workers drive alone and 27.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Phoenixville | Chester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 79.2% ±3.6 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±2.0 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.1% ±5.3 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.8% ±5.0 pts | 24.1% | +21.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±1.6 | 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 Phoenixville?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Phoenixville (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $83,301 (Tract 3008) to $152,202 (Tract 3006).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3006Chester County | 6,823 | $152,202 |
| Tract 3007Chester County | 5,278 | $90,625 |
| Tract 3008Chester County | 4,879 | $83,301 |
| Tract 3009Chester County | 2,472 | $115,216 |
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 Phoenixville) · Census block assignment files
How does Phoenixville compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Phoenixville is the 1,913th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 29th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Phoenixville ranks 397th 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 | 29th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 43rd | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 126th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 397th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 285th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 287th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 176th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 943rd | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 172nd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,990th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,933rd | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 105th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 854th | 2,156 |
Phoenixville's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville?
8 of the 57 figures for Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville 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 Phoenixville.