Downingtown Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7589 people, 3059 households, and 1854 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3473.2 people per square mile (1341.01/kmē), it is 317th most densely populated borough in Pennsylvania. There were 3197 housing units at an average density of 1459.8 per square mile (563.63/kmē). The average household size was 2.4 persons, and the average family size was 3.09 persons. In the borough the population was distributed as follows: 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males. The median age is 35.1 years, the median age of male residents at 34 and the median age of female residents at 36. The racial makeup of the borough was 6348 White, 819 Black or African American, 9 American Indian, 174 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 127 from two or more races and 109 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $45979, making it the 273rd highest borough by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $53468, it is the 295th wealthiest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $21634, it is 295th wealthiest borough by per capita income in Pennsylvania. The median income is $28130, Median income for males is $35742, compared with $22274 for females.
In 2000, 2014 pupils and students, of which 1044 are male and 970 are female, 26.54% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 112 nursery or pri school, 114 kindergarten, 1017 elementary school, 411 high school and 360 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7589 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7589 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7616 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7662 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7715 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7809 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7804 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7790 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7822 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7856 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7937 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 55 | 57 | 112 |
| Kindergarten | 46 | 68 | 114 |
| Elementary school | 558 | 459 | 1017 |
| High school | 230 | 181 | 411 |
| College or graduate school | 155 | 205 | 360 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown borough, Pennsylvania | $45979 | $53468 | $21634 |
| Chester County, Pennsylvania | $65295 | $76916 | $31627 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |