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Kennett Square, PA
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Population
6,243
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,860
ZIP codes
0
Kennett Square and its ZIP codes
Kennett Square at a glance
- Kennett Square is about 20 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 201st among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $80,505, 3% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $402,700 (58% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,396 a month.
Local data for Kennett Square, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kennett Square, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,505
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$402,700
Median rent
$1,396/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.8%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,508), Irish Americans (1,114), Italian Americans (711).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Kennett Square.
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
$3.68B
FY 2026, $6,888 per person
How people get to work
Kennett Square, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kennett Square, 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
84° / 23°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Kennett Square
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ToughkenamonCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| HamortonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Hockessin, DECensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 10 |
| AvondaleBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| North Star, DECensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Chadds FordCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Pike Creek, DECensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| West GroveBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Greenville, DECensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.8 |
| MarshalltonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Pike Creek Valley, DECensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.9 |
| DilworthtownCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Elsmere, DETown | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| ModenaBorough | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| West ChesterBorough | 9.9 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kennett Square, PA in?
- Kennett Square is in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Kennett Square, PA?
- About 6,243 people live in Kennett Square, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kennett Square?
- Nearby places include Toughkenamon (2.3 mi), Hamorton (3.7 mi), Hockessin, DE (3.9 mi), Avondale (3.9 mi), Unionville (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023