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Chartiers Township, PA
Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers
Population
9,027
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Age
44.4
years ∙ half population younger than 44.4, half older
Diversity Index
19.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Nativity
3.1%
foreign-born population
Geographic Context
Location, size, and surroundings
About
Chartiers Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Co-ordinates
DEC40.250445° N, 80.249468° W
DMS40° 15′ 01.60″ N, 80° 14′ 58.08″ W
Population Density & area
367/sq mi
(141.7/km²)
Demographics & Living
Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition
Population Composition
Key characteristics of the population
Sex Distribution
50.4%
male
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
males per 100 females
Chartiers Township
101.5
Washington County
97.9
Pennsylvania
97.2
Nativity
3.1%
foreign-born population
% Foreign-born
Chartiers Township
3.1%
Washington County
2.4%
Pennsylvania
7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups
Median Age
44.4
years ∙ half population younger than 44.4, half older
Dependency ratio
70
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Chartiers Township
70
Washington County
71
Pennsylvania
66.4
AGE DISTRIBUTION
Distribution of age group
Median age
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group | |||
| Children (Under 18) | 18.7% | 19.6% | 20.4% |
| Working age (18-64) | 58.8% | 58.4% | 60.1% |
| Senior (65+) | 22.5% | 22% | 19.5% |
| Dependency ratio | |||
| Total dependency ratio | 70 | 71 | 66.4 |
| Child dependency ratio | 31.7 | 33.4 | 34 |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 38.3 | 37.6 | 32.4 |
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares
Race & Ethnicity
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.
Diversity Index
19.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Chartiers Township
19.4%
Washington County
19.3%
Pennsylvania
44.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.
RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION
Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Chartiers Township population
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% | 2.1% | 8.7% |
| Mexican | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Puerto Rican | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Cuban | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other Hispanic / Latino | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 96.2% | 97.9% | 91.3% |
| One race | 92.6% | 94.4% | 87.7% |
| White | 89.6% | 89.7% | 73% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% | 3.2% | 10.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0% | 0% | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Some Other Race | 0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure
Household structure
71.1%
family
Family
71.1%
Non family
28.9%
% family households
Chartiers Township
71.1%
Washington County
63.6%
Pennsylvania
62.4%
Average household size
2.31
persons per household
Household & Family COMPOSITION
Households
Percentage of Chartiers Township population
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households | 3,779 | 88,505 | 5,274,853 |
| Average houshold size | 2.31 | 2.31 | 2.39 |
| Family households | 2,688 | 56,307 | 3,291,192 |
| Average family size | 2.75 | 2.88 | 3.01 |
| Married couple family | 2,228 | 44,251 | 2,437,812 |
| Other families | 460 | 12,056 | 853,380 |
| Male householder | 183 | 3,923 | 246,246 |
| Female householder | 277 | 8,133 | 607,134 |
| Non-family households | 1,091 | 32,198 | 1,983,661 |
| One-person households | 982 | 26,988 | 1,629,974 |
| Male householder | 395 | 12,344 | 733,485 |
| Senior (65+) living alone | 112 | 4,580 | 246,162 |
| Female householder | 587 | 14,644 | 896,489 |
| Senior (65+) living alone | 406 | 8,358 | 477,851 |
| Other living arrangements | 109 | 5,210 | 353,687 |
Housing Profile
Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens
Total housing units
4,140
housing units
Chartiers Township
4,140
Washington County
97,923
Pennsylvania
5,806,452
Occupancy status
91.3%
occupied
Occupied
91.3%
Vacant
8.7%
vacancy rate
Chartiers Township
8.7%
Washington County
9.6%
Pennsylvania
9.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used
Types of Housing unit
87.1%
Single family houses
Median Year Built
1977
Half of houses were built before 1977, and half after.
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.
Housing Characteristics
Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooms per unit | |||
| Median rooms | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6 |
| 1–3 rooms | 5% | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| 4–6 rooms | 57.4% | 50.4% | 47.7% |
| 7+ rooms | 37.6% | 41.6% | 40.7% |
| Bedrooms | |||
| No bedroom / studio | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28% | 26.6% | 22.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.6% | 42.6% | 42.3% |
| 4+ bedrooms | 16.2% | 21.3% | 22.6% |
| At a glance | |||
| Median year built | 1977 | 1968 | 1966 |
| Total housing units | 4,140 | 97,923 | 5,806,452 |
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it
Homeownership
90.9%
owners
Renter-occupied
9.1%
Owner-occupied
90.9%
homeownership rate
Chartiers Township
90.9%
Washington County
76.1%
Pennsylvania
69.3%
Average household size
2.33
Owner-occupied
2.15
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Chartiers Township
2.33
Washington County
2.43
Pennsylvania
2.53
Housing Characteristics
Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total occupied units | 3,779 | 88,505 | 5,274,853 |
| Year moved in | |||
| 2020 or later | 25.4% | 18.9% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 35.1% | 35.6% | 36.1% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 12.1% | 15.7% | 17.5% |
| 1999 or earlier | 27.3% | 29.9% | 26.2% |
| Occupants per room | |||
| 1.00 or fewer | 99.2% | 98.7% | 98.4% |
| 1.01 to 1.50 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1% |
| 1.51 or more | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Vehicles availability | |||
| No vehicles | 1.7% | 7.3% | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% | 32.9% | 35.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40% | 40% | 35.9% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.6% | 19.8% | 18.6% |
| House heating fuel used | |||
| Gas | 76.9% | 68.5% | 56.4% |
| Electricity | 13.8% | 21% | 25.3% |
| Solar | 0% | 0% | 0.1% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene etc | 8.2% | 7.7% | 14% |
| All other fuels | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Selected characteristics | |||
| Lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Lacking complete kitchen | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No telephone service available | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth
Median home value
$248,400
owner-occupied units
Housing Cost Burden
22.7%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.
Financial characteristics
Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property value | |||
| Median Value | $248,400 | $228,500 | $254,500 |
| Under $100,000 | 11.8% | 18.8% | 13.9% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 23.3% | 24.1% | 22.4% |
| $200,000 - $300,000 | 24% | 21.9% | 22.9% |
| $300,000 - $500,000 | 33.7% | 22.9% | 25.9% |
| $500,000 - $1,000,000 | 6.8% | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $1,000,000 and more | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Owner-occupied households | |||
| With a mortgage | 55% | 55.6% | 58% |
| Without a mortgage | 45% | 44.4% | 42% |
| Median monthly owner costs | |||
| With a mortgage | $1,830 | $1,618 | $1,762 |
| Without a mortgage | $549 | $573 | $644 |
| Gross rent | |||
| Median rent | $1,186 | $949 | $1,209 |
Education Profile
How educated is the community and how education pays off
Adults with a college degree
36.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Chartiers Township
36.9%
Washington County
32.9%
Pennsylvania
35.2%
Adults without a high school diploma
4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Chartiers Township
4%
Washington County
5.4%
Pennsylvania
7.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level
School enrollment
1,489
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)
24%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Enrollment & school type
Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total enrolled (age 3+) | 1,489 | 43,024 | 2,913,513 |
| Nursery / preschool | 7.3% | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| K–12 | 77.2% | 70.6% | 66.9% |
| Kindergarten | 4% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Elementary: Grades 1–4 | 26.3% | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Elementary: Grades 5–8 | 32.1% | 20.1% | 20.7% |
| High School: Grades 9–12 | 14.8% | 21.9% | 21.7% |
| College or graduate school | 15.5% | 22.5% | 27.4% |
| College, undergraduate | 8.5% | 18.7% | 21.2% |
| Graduate, professional school | 7% | 3.8% | 6.2% |
| College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds | 24% | 40.4% | 44% |
| School type | |||
| Public school | 87.7% | 80.9% | 75.3% |
| Private school | 12.3% | 19.1% | 24.7% |
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults
Education attainment
6,901
population 25 years and over
Attainment by gender
Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
Educational Attainment Overview
Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (25+) | 6,901 | 152,583 | 9,189,697 |
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| 9th–12th, no diploma | 2.4% | 3.8% | 5% |
| High school diploma or GED | 33.1% | 35.7% | 32.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.5% | 14.8% | 15.1% |
| Associate's degree | 13.5% | 11.2% | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 32.9% | 35.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.5% | 20.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional | 16.4% | 12.4% | 14.3% |
| High School or higher | 96% | 94.6% | 92.1% |
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable
Median Earnings
$67,423
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Poverty Rate
1.2%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Outcomes by Education Level
Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median earnings | |||
| Population 25+, with earnings | $67,423 | $54,389 | $53,549 |
| Less than high school graduate | $80,694 | $35,149 | $33,591 |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | $57,813 | $42,667 | $40,643 |
| Some college or associate's degree | $60,938 | $48,664 | $47,736 |
| Bachelor's degree | $72,196 | $71,120 | $69,335 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $85,365 | $84,242 | $87,132 |
| Poverty rates | |||
| Less than high school graduate | 16.6% | 23.7% | 25.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 6.5% | 12.2% | 13.3% |
| Some college or associate's degree | 0.6% | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
Economy & Employment
Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance
Labor Force
Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy
Adult Population (16+)
7,446
residents 16 years and over
Chartiers Township
7,446
Washington County
173,980
Pennsylvania
10,676,396
Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)
61%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Chartiers Township
61%
Washington County
58.2%
Pennsylvania
59.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force
Median Age of Workers (16–64)
40.6
years ∙ half are younger than 40.6, half older
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.
Male-Female Labor Force Split
52.3%
male
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Chartiers Township
47.7
Washington County
47.1
Pennsylvania
47.8
Labor force composition
Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Chartiers Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total labor force | 4,754 | 106,604 | 6,692,918 |
| Age distribution | |||
| 16 to 19 years | 2.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.4% | 8.3% | 8.9% |
| 25 to 29 years | 7.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| 30 to 34 years | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 24.2% | 20.9% | 20.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.1% | 20.2% | 19.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.3% | 11% | 9.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.1% | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4% | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 75 years and over | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Gender composition | |||
| Male | 52.3% | 52.9% | 52.2% |
| Female | 47.7% | 47.1% | 47.8% |
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?
Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)
63.8%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Participation Gap · Male vs Female
68.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
59.4%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Chartiers Township
59.4%
Washington County
56.7%
Pennsylvania
58.6%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.
AGE & GENDER LFPR
Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Chartiers Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFPR by age group | |||
| 16 to 19 years | 72.3% | 47.8% | 43.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 71.2% | 76.5% | 74.4% |
| 25 to 29 years | 91.6% | 86.8% | 85.1% |
| 30 to 34 years | 97.2% | 87.3% | 85% |
| 35 to 44 years | 91.6% | 86.8% | 84.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 78.3% | 83.1% | 83.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 82.9% | 77.7% | 75.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 63.4% | 57.9% | 60.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.8% | 24% | 27.4% |
| 75 years and over | 7.7% | 5.4% | 7.2% |
| LFPR by gender | |||
| Male | 68.5% | 66.1% | 66.9% |
| Female | 59.4% | 56.7% | 58.6% |
| LFPR by race, ethnicity | |||
| White | 63.7% | 61.1% | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 44.3% | 59.8% | 61.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | —% | 67.1% | 65.1% |
| Asian | 77% | 69% | 66.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | —% | 8.3% | 64.3% |
| Some Other Race | —% | 55.4% | 64.2% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 69.6% | 66.1% | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 65.2% | 67.6% |
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.
UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE
2.7%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
4.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Chartiers Township
2.7%
Washington County
4.7%
Pennsylvania
5.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.
CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Unemployment Rate in Chartiers Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By age group | |||
| 16 to 19 years | 18% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0% | 6.3% | 9.3% |
| 25 to 29 years | 0% | 5.6% | 6% |
| 30 to 34 years | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0% | 4.1% | 3.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.2% | 6.3% | 3.9% |
| 75 years and over | 6.4% | 6.9% | 4.1% |
| By gender | |||
| Male | 2.7% | 4.7% | 5.4% |
| Female | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| By race, ethnicity | |||
| White | 3.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 0% | 12.9% | 10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | —% | 0% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | —% | 0% | 13.8% |
| Some Other Race | —% | 3.3% | 8.5% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 10.1% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% | 4.6% | 8.5% |
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.
Job Market
Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute
Total employed population
4,540
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Chartiers Township
4,540
Washington County
101,341
Pennsylvania
6,332,886
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.
Full-time employment rate
83%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Chartiers Township
83%
Washington County
72%
Pennsylvania
72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Chartiers Township, PA workforce and shape the local economy
Top Industry
About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries
% of total workers
Health care and social assistance
16.1%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Educational services
10.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.
Top industry by gender
Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 16% of 2,370 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 24.8% of 2,170 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.
Industries Distribution Table
Employment Distribution by Industries in Chartiers Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total employed population | 4,540 | 101,341 | 6,332,886 |
| Agriculture and mining | |||
| Agriculture | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Mining and logging | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Construction | 8.6% | 8.8% | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.6% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 8.3% | 11.8% | 11% |
| Transportation and utilities | |||
| Transportation and warehousing | 6% | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Utilities | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Information | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Financial activities | |||
| Finance and Insurance | 6.1% | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| Real estate and leasing | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Professional and business services | |||
| Professional and technical services | 5.6% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| Corporate management | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Administrative and waste services | 1.2% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Education and health services | |||
| Educational services | 10.4% | 7.9% | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16.1% | 15.9% | 16.9% |
| Leisure and hospitality | |||
| Arts and recreation | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3.3% | 6% | 5.7% |
| Other services | 6.9% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Government | 1.2% | 3.6% | 4% |
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed
Employment by employer type
85.5%
Private
Government
9.3%
Private Employment
85.5%
Self Employed
5.3%
Private employment (%)
Chartiers Township
85.5%
Washington County
81.4%
Pennsylvania
80.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.
Self-employed workers
5.3%
of the workers are self-employed
Category
% of total workers
Incorporated business
1%
Unincorporated business
4.3%
Unpaid family workers
0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees.
Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.
Type of employer
Employment distribution by employer type in Chartiers Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private wage & salary | 85.5% | 81.4% | 80.2% |
| For-profit company employees | 71.3% | 70.1% | 67.3% |
| Not-for-profit employees | 14.2% | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| Incorporated business | 1% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Unincorporated business | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Government | 9.3% | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Local government | 7.4% | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| State government | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Federal government | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes
Work From Home Rate
15%
WFH
Work from home
15%
Commute to work
85%
Working from home (%)
Chartiers Township
15%
Washington County
15%
Pennsylvania
15.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.
Travel Time to Work
23.6 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Chartiers Township
23.6
Washington County
26.8
Pennsylvania
26.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.
Commute Patterns
Means of transportation and travel time to work in Chartiers Township
Employed residents 16+.
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total employed population | 4,540 | 101,341 | 6,332,886 |
| Worked from home | 15% | 15% | 15.6% |
| Drove Alone | 79% | 75.2% | 68.2% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Public transportation | 0% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Walked | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.3% |
| Bicycle, taxi & other means | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Commuting population | 3,819 | 84,355 | 5,241,463 |
| Mean travel time (minutes) | 23.6 | 26.8 | 26.3 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 5 to 14 minutes | 31.2% | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 30.5% | 33.4% | 36.2% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 19% | 22.8% | 20.7% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 9.5% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| 60 to 89 minutes | 5.9% | 6% | 5.5% |
| 90 minutes or more | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Wages & Earnings
What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer
Median Earnings
$73,894
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Chartiers Township
$73,894
Washington County
$64,445
Pennsylvania
$62,754
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.
Gender earnings gap
70 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Chartiers Township
70¢
Washington County
73¢
Pennsylvania
81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Chartiers Township, PA workers are employed
Highest-paying industry
$128,000
Workers in Finance and Insurance report the highest median earnings
Top Industries
Median annual earnings
Finance and Insurance
$128,000
Wholesale trade
$125,928
Government
$125,288
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Highest-paying industry by gender
Male
Men working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $143,875, compared to $82,372 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $157,574, compared to $57,641 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Earnings Distribution Table
Earnings by industry in Chartiers Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $73,894 | $64,445 | $62,754 |
| Agriculture and mining | |||
| Agriculture | $— | $46,771 | $45,538 |
| Mining and logging | $96,750 | $96,721 | $78,619 |
| Construction | $71,157 | $63,213 | $62,324 |
| Manufacturing | $79,784 | $69,021 | $67,098 |
| Wholesale trade | $125,928 | $80,279 | $63,428 |
| Retail trade | $45,888 | $46,217 | $45,301 |
| Transportation and utilities | |||
| Transportation and warehousing | $81,711 | $66,707 | $59,059 |
| Utilities | $75,833 | $91,506 | $95,472 |
| Information | $78,021 | $88,627 | $81,616 |
| Financial activities | |||
| Finance and Insurance | $128,000 | $75,691 | $81,482 |
| Real estate and leasing | $110,372 | $74,032 | $66,144 |
| Professional and business services | |||
| Professional and technical services | $66,447 | $86,349 | $93,579 |
| Corporate management | $— | $124,931 | $103,550 |
| Administrative and waste services | $60,759 | $47,887 | $49,954 |
| Education and health services | |||
| Educational services | $62,596 | $63,746 | $67,648 |
| Health care and social assistance | $75,250 | $56,038 | $57,439 |
| Leisure and hospitality | |||
| Arts and recreation | $65,536 | $58,750 | $50,499 |
| Accommodation and food services | $57,386 | $41,175 | $36,020 |
| Other services | $48,925 | $48,365 | $50,668 |
| Government | $125,288 | $73,599 | $73,307 |
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed
Highest-paying employer type
$100,625
Workers in Own unincorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types
Median annual earnings
Own unincorporated business
$100,625
Private company
$78,827
Local government
$76,089
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Highest-paying employer type by gender
Male
Men in Own unincorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $89,559, compared to $82,372 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $88,992, compared to $57,641 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.
Earnings by employer type
Earnings by employer type in Chartiers Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private wage & salary | |||
| For-profit company employees | $78,827 | $65,019 | $61,352 |
| Not-for-profit employees | $49,181 | $58,501 | $65,033 |
| Self-employed | |||
| Incorporated business | $12,045 | $74,766 | $75,062 |
| Unincorporated business | $100,625 | $51,778 | $51,735 |
| Government | |||
| Local government | $76,089 | $65,957 | $68,380 |
| State government | $50,909 | $64,919 | $65,478 |
| Federal government | $— | $81,958 | $77,266 |
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Chartiers Township, PA workers hold
Highest-paying occupation
$145,870
Workers in Architecture and engineering occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups
Median annual earnings
Architecture and engineering
$145,870
Sales
$111,308
Management
$97,500
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.
Highest-paying occupation by gender
Male
Among employed men, workers in Architecture and engineering occupations earn the highest median earnings — $146,185 versus $82,372 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $110,608 versus $57,641 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.
Earnings by occupation
Earnings by occupation in Chartiers Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median earnings(Total) | $73,894 | $64,445 | $62,754 |
| Management and business | |||
| Management | $97,500 | $100,052 | $93,850 |
| Business and finance | $51,635 | $77,526 | $83,670 |
| Technology and science | |||
| Computer and math | $86,250 | $92,183 | $97,590 |
| Architecture and engineering | $145,870 | $93,574 | $97,077 |
| Sciences | $86,042 | $88,361 | $83,375 |
| Education, legal, and arts | |||
| Community and Social Service | $58,424 | $50,618 | $56,960 |
| Legal | $— | $83,469 | $108,678 |
| Education, Training and Library | $57,222 | $66,118 | $69,199 |
| Arts, design and media | $48,379 | $62,450 | $65,445 |
| Healthcare | |||
| Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals | $89,559 | $87,556 | $94,403 |
| Health technicians | $85,083 | $51,037 | $53,779 |
| Healthcare support | $42,991 | $37,294 | $38,456 |
| Protective Service | |||
| Firefighting and emergency services | $— | $52,462 | $50,987 |
| Law enforcement | $— | $87,273 | $86,066 |
| Other services | |||
| Food preparation and serving | $32,455 | $33,052 | $32,004 |
| Building and grounds cleaning | $75,101 | $41,184 | $39,023 |
| Personal care and service | $55,221 | $32,489 | $35,987 |
| Sales and office | |||
| Sales | $111,308 | $62,131 | $60,071 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,250 | $44,554 | $47,625 |
| Trades and natural resources | |||
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $— | $42,000 | $38,503 |
| Construction and extraction | $68,299 | $62,652 | $59,557 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $50,446 | $69,000 | $62,092 |
| Production and transportation | |||
| Production | $73,523 | $52,811 | $51,513 |
| Transportation | $86,021 | $60,883 | $57,903 |
| Material moving | $— | $43,893 | $41,401 |
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.
Income & Financial Security
Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points
Household Income
What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings
Median Household Income
$99,777
Median household income in Chartiers Township
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Chartiers Township,
including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes,
with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Per capita income
$49,496
Per capita income in Chartiers Township
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Chartiers Township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks
Mean Household Income
$117,446
Average household income in Chartiers Township
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Chartiers Township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Mean vs median household income
$117,446
Mean household income
$99,777
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Chartiers Township
$17,669
Washington County
$26,554
Pennsylvania
$29,567
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income Level
Household and per capita income in Chartiers Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Chartiers Township and peer geographies.
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households | 3,779 | 88,505 | 5,274,853 |
| Median household income | $99,777 | $78,958 | $77,971 |
| Mean household income | $117,446 | $105,512 | $107,538 |
| Mean-median gap | $17,669 | $26,554 | $29,567 |
| Family households | 2,688 | 56,307 | 3,291,192 |
| Median family income | $118,850 | $103,392 | $100,262 |
| Mean family income | $135,077 | $129,869 | $130,780 |
| Mean-median gap | $16,227 | $26,477 | $30,518 |
| Non-family households | 1,091 | 32,198 | 1,983,661 |
| Median non-family income | $55,852 | $43,631 | $45,541 |
| Mean non-family income | $70,101 | $59,042 | $64,714 |
| Mean-median gap | $14,249 | $15,411 | $19,173 |
| Other Benchmarks | |||
| Per capita income | $49,496 | $45,022 | $44,355 |
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance
Households with earnings
72.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.
Transfer income dependency
Social Security
34.5% of households (1,305) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $28,028
SSI (disability)
5.6% of households (213) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $14,108
Cash Assistance
2.3% of households (87) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $14,108
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.7% of households (329) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income Sources
Income sources for households in Chartiers Township
Share of households receiving each income type
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households | 3,779 | 88,505 | 5,274,853 |
| Wage-based income | |||
| With earnings | 73% | 72% | 75% |
| Retirement and disability income | |||
| Social security | 35% | 39% | 35% |
| Average social security income | $28,028 | $25,750 | $24,783 |
| Retirement income | 29% | 29% | 27% |
| Average retirement income | $28,273 | $27,532 | $29,353 |
| SSI (Supplemental security) | 6% | 5% | 6% |
| Average SSI income | $14,108 | $12,178 | $11,642 |
| Public assistance | |||
| SNAP / food stamps | 9% | 14% | 14% |
| Cash assistance | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures
Median income by household type
$118,850
Family households earn $118,850, compared to $55,852 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Median income by family type
$135,676
Married-couple families earn $135,676, compared to $56,714 for single-parent and other family types.
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income By Household Type
Median income by household and family size in Chartiers Township
Median household and family income by household size in Chartiers Township, compared with peer geographies.
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households | 3,779 | 88,505 | 5,274,853 |
| Household income by size | |||
| 1-person | $53,571 | $38,722 | $39,373 |
| 2-person | $109,375 | $85,310 | $87,784 |
| 3-person | $133,393 | $117,886 | $108,842 |
| 4-person | $113,558 | $134,880 | $128,057 |
| 5-person | $91,164 | $129,148 | $122,318 |
| 6-person | $218,580 | $115,272 | $120,198 |
| 7-person or more | $— | $103,864 | $115,583 |
| Total families | 2,688 | 56,307 | 3,291,192 |
| Family income by size | |||
| 2-person | $106,037 | $84,724 | $84,994 |
| 3-person | $134,018 | $119,296 | $106,846 |
| 4-person | $109,500 | $134,272 | $129,682 |
| 5-person | $95,357 | $130,551 | $124,775 |
| 6-person | $218,580 | $136,806 | $121,519 |
| 7-person or more | $— | $94,417 | $112,875 |
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income Distribution
How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared
Income Concentration
40.91%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.13%
of all household income
Top 20%
40.91%
of all household income
Key insights
- The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.13% — meaning the top 20% hold 8.0 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
The Top 5%
$362,950
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
17.49%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
15.45%
of all household income
Key insights
- The top 5% of households earn an average of $362,950 and hold 15.45% of all household income — slightly less than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 17.49%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares
Income Distribution
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Households earning $100K or more
49.9%
of all households, 1,883 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Chartiers Township
49.9%
Washington County
39.3%
Pennsylvania
38.8%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.
Household income brackets
Household income brackets in Chartiers Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Chartiers Township, compared with peer geographies.
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,777 | $78,958 | $77,971 |
| Income bracket | |||
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 11% | 10.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 16% | 15.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.9% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.3% | 18.5% | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.5% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.1% | 11.2% | 11.8% |
| Cumulative Shares | |||
| Share below $35,000 | 11.7% | 20.6% | 22% |
| Share below $75,000 | 31.3% | 47.6% | 48.4% |
| Share above $100,000 | 49.9% | 39.3% | 38.8% |
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies
Gini Index of Income Inequality
0.36
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Chartiers Township
0.36
Washington County
0.45
Pennsylvania
0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.
Earnings Gap
$240,262
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Key insights
- The top 20% of households earn an average of $240,262 compared to $30,124 for the bottom 20%. Households in the middle earn $100,709 on average.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Household income distribution
Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Chartiers Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest household income in each group ($) | |||
| Bottom 20% | $53,904 | $34,055 | $32,067 |
| Lower 20% | $88,968 | $62,805 | $61,442 |
| Middle 20% | $117,185 | $98,588 | $97,586 |
| Upper 20% | $175,493 | $153,655 | $154,678 |
| Top 5% threshold | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Average household income within each group ($) | |||
| Bottom 20% | $30,124 | $18,313 | $16,831 |
| Lower 20% | $72,574 | $48,124 | $46,491 |
| Middle 20% | $100,709 | $79,582 | $78,498 |
| Upper 20% | $143,560 | $122,789 | $122,764 |
| Top 20% | $240,262 | $258,749 | $273,107 |
| Top 5% | $362,950 | $435,100 | $484,206 |
| Share of total income (%) | |||
| Bottom 20% | 5.13% | 3.47% | 3.13% |
| Lower 20% | 12.36% | 9.12% | 8.65% |
| Middle 20% | 17.15% | 15.09% | 14.6% |
| Upper 20% | 24.45% | 23.27% | 22.83% |
| Top 20% | 40.91% | 49.05% | 50.79% |
| Top 5% | 15.45% | 20.62% | 22.51% |
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area
Median Household Income · by race & ethnicity
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households
White
Among the 3,473 White households (91.9% of all households), the median household income is $98,870.
Black
Among the 50 Black or African American households (1.3% of all households), the median household income is $77,000.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race and ethnicity
Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Chartiers Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Washington County and Pennsylvania.
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Residents | $99,777 | $78,958 | $77,971 |
| White | $98,870 | $80,479 | $83,152 |
| Black or African American | $77,000 | $37,733 | $49,610 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | $— | $— | $60,000 |
| Asian | $183,029 | $149,631 | $103,069 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | $— | $— | $51,907 |
| Some Other Race | $— | $107,917 | $52,815 |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | $113,304 | $70,201 | $70,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,473 | $95,302 | $61,416 |
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Poverty
Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected
Poverty Rate
4.4%
4.4% of residents, or 386 people, live below the poverty line.
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Working Poor
0.8%
0.8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 30 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies
CHILD POVERTY RATE
6.7%
6.7% of children under 18, or 113 children, live below the poverty line.
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
SENIOR POVERTY RATE
3%
3% of adults aged 65 and older, or 55 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty Rates
Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall poverty rate | 4.4% | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| Poverty by age | |||
| Under 18 years | 6.7% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 5 years | 6.8% | 12% | 16.9% |
| 5 to 17 years | 6.7% | 13.8% | 15.2% |
| 18 to 64 years | 4.2% | 9.1% | 11% |
| 18 to 34 years | 5.4% | 10.5% | 13.6% |
| 35 to 64 years | 3.6% | 8.4% | 9.5% |
| 65 years and over | 3% | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Poverty by sex | |||
| Male | 3.9% | 8.8% | 10.5% |
| Female | 4.9% | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| Poverty by work engagement | |||
| Worked full time, year-round | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Worked part time or part year | 7.6% | 10.2% | 14% |
| Did not work | 8% | 16.5% | 20.4% |
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types
Poverty by household type
4.6%
of all households are below the poverty level
Key insights
- 3.2% of family households (85 families) live below the poverty line, compared to 8.2% of nonfamily households (90 households).
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Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty among family households
3.2%
of families are below the poverty level
Key insights
- 0.2% of married-couple families (5 families) live below the poverty line, compared to 17.4% of single-parent and other family types (80 families).
- Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by household type
Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Chartiers Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS | |||
| All ages | 3.2% | 5.7% | 8% |
| Householder under 25 years | —% | 21.3% | 28.5% |
| Householder 25 to 44 years | 2.9% | 9% | 11.8% |
| Householder 45 to 64 years | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Householder 65 years and over | 0% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS | |||
| All ages | 8.2% | 17.7% | 19% |
| Householder under 25 years | —% | 26.1% | 35.2% |
| Householder 25 to 44 years | 0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Householder 45 to 64 years | 13% | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Householder 65 years and over | 7.8% | 15.4% | 18.7% |
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally
Poverty rates by race & ethnicity
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race — Black vs. White
White
4.4% of White residents, or 350 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
18.3% of Black or African American residents, or 24 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race and ethnicity
Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Chartiers Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Chartiers Township and peer geographies.
| Chartiers Township | Washington County | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Residents | 4.4% | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| White | 4.4% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 18.3% | 27.5% | 23.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | —% | 38.2% | 24.3% |
| Asian | 0% | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | —% | 58.3% | 17.3% |
| Some Other Race | —% | 14.5% | 25.5% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 2% | 20.6% | 17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0% | 10.9% | 22.8% |
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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