Population 1,792 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Coatesville
Household size in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.38 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in South Coatesville average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.36, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.5 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
South Coatesville is young: half of its residents are under 34.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in South Coatesville (21.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Coatesville
Renters in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.4% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in South Coatesville than nationally: 39.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 23.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in South Coatesville: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in South Coatesville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $947 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $972 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,136 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,268 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$320 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in South Coatesville runs $1,268 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 30.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Coatesville
Bachelor's degrees in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in South Coatesville than nationally: 29.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in South Coatesville have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Coatesville
| Period | South Coatesville | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Coatesville runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Coatesville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coatesville | 2.75 | 34.1 | 21.6% | 39.4% | 6.7% | 1964 | $1,268 | 29.4% | 91.8% | 7.8% |
| Modena | 2.75 | 33.9 | 21.8% | 39.7% | 6.7% | 1963 | $1,265 | 29.3% | 91.7% | 7.9% |
| Coatesville | 2.77 | 42.4 | 11.1% | 27.6% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,588 | 32.4% | 90.0% | 3.5% |
| Westwood | 3.13 | 39.4 | 3.2% | 12.6% | 18.0% | 1960 | $1,835 | 26.8% | 93.7% | 4.8% |
| Thorndale | 2.63 | 44.9 | 3.5% | 24.3% | 3.9% | 1981 | $1,992 | 39.8% | 95.8% | 1.9% |
| Pomeroy | 1.87 | 65.0 | 6.9% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 1954 | $1,357 | 27.0% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
| Doe Run | 2.00 | 51.9 | 7.3% | 50.7% | 8.0% | 1938 | $1,656 | 39.7% | 94.6% | 2.3% |
| Sadsburyville | 2.69 | 37.4 | 10.0% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 2002 | $1,438 | 45.9% | 95.7% | 2.8% |
| Brandamore | 2.74 | 44.7 | 6.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1987 | $2,484 | 41.3% | 92.1% | 6.1% |
| Parkesburg | 2.77 | 35.4 | 12.6% | 28.9% | 2.6% | 1982 | $1,337 | 29.8% | 92.2% | 5.4% |
| Downingtown | 2.72 | 41.8 | 7.1% | 21.5% | 3.3% | 1988 | $1,955 | 62.7% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Coatesville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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