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Caln, PA
Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,220
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,761
ZIP codes
0
Caln and its ZIP codes
Caln at a glance
- Caln is about 9.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,347, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,600 and median rent is $1,342 a month.
Local data for Caln, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caln, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,347
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,342/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
37.6%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (307), German Americans (271), Ecuadorian Americans (178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Caln.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,775
253,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$110,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $6,888 per person
How people get to work
Caln, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caln, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,015
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Caln
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThorndaleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.9 |
| CoatesvilleCity | 1.9 mi | 1.8 |
| South CoatesvilleBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.7 |
| ModenaBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| HaytiCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.4 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| DowningtownBorough | 4.6 mi | 2.2 |
| PomeroyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| SadsburyvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| GlenmooreCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| MarshalltonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| EagleviewCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| ParkesburgBorough | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| EagleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| LionvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caln, PA in?
- Caln is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Caln, PA?
- About 2,220 people live in Caln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caln?
- Nearby places include Thorndale (1.8 mi), Coatesville (1.9 mi), South Coatesville (2.4 mi), Modena (2.5 mi), Hayti (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023