Comparison Between Pendleton County WV & Chester County PA

Comparison Between Pendleton County, WV,
and Chester County, PA

Want to 'compare and contrast' Pendleton County, West Virginia (of which Franklin is the largest town), and Chester County, Pennsylvania (our home county). In total land area they are very similar. That's where the similarity ends. These statistics may help you better understand the challenges we and others face in making a long-lasting difference:

Pendleton Co.

Chester County

Land Area: (sq. mi.)

698

756

Population Density per sq. mi.

12

573

Total Average Annual Household Income

$28,679

$65,295

Population Living Below Federal Poverty Standards

13.8%

5.2%

Population Age 25+ Without High School Equivalency

42.9%

10.7%

Total Non-Institutionalized Population with Disabilities

23.8%

13.3%

Source: United States Statistical Survey, 2002

	Pendleton Co.	Chester County
Land Area: (sq. mi.)	698	756
Population Density per sq. mi.	12	573
Total Average Annual Household Income	$28,679	$65,295
Population Living Below Federal Poverty Standards	13.8%	5.2%
Population Age 25+ Without High School Equivalency	42.9%	10.7%
Total Non-Institutionalized Population with Disabilities	23.8%	13.3%