This site is actively evolving and subject to change without notice. While we cite original source data, our interpretations are ongoing and should be verified independently.

Community

About the Community data

The Community pages blend a few different public sources like the U.S. Census Bureau, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), and Chester County property records. This page explains where each piece comes from and links to the original source so you can check it yourself.

Population, housing, and income

Municipality population, housing occupancy, and median household income figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey →

Enrollment

Student enrollment figures, including Average Daily Membership (ADM) used for per-pupil spending estimates, come from PDE's published enrollment data.

PDE Enrollment data →

Property assessments and tax rates

Property tax estimates use county-assessed property values, which aren't a PDE or Census dataset:

Looking for budget or revenue/expense sources? See about the finance data →