Chester is a city located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Chester has a 2024 population of 33,933. Chester is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 4.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,580 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester is $54,115 with a poverty rate of 28.34%. The median age in Chester is 32.7 years: 31.6 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25,095 | 75.94% |
| White | 4,943 | 14.96% |
| Other race | 1,580 | 4.78% |
| Two or more races | 1,111 | 3.36% |
| Asian | 206 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 113 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,471 | 2.4 | 38 | 62 |
| Non Family | 5,667 | 1.21 | 32 | 68 |
| Female | 3,841 | 3.56 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Married | 2,045 | 3.24 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Male | 918 | 3.01 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
38.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,911 | 9.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,646 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,051 | 10.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 717 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 9,705 | 47.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 833 | 4.09% |
| Some College | 3,492 | 17.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,532 | 13,770 | 1,969 |
| White | 2,525 | 2,250 | 568 |
| Hispanic | 1,610 | 960 | 118 |
| Other Race | 1,182 | 636 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 743 | 673 | 92 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 | 42 |
| Native American | 51 | 43 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,463 | $50,357 | $54,464 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,462 | $0 | $68,352 |
| High School Graduate | $32,582 | $34,814 | $30,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $18,741 | $33,200 |
| Overall | $34,841 | $37,268 | $34,132 |
| Some College | $38,722 | $40,716 | $36,728 |
$34,841
Average Earnings
$37,268
Average Male
$34,132
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.58% of Chester residents speak only English, while 7.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 24,266 | 6,549 | 26.99% |
| Hispanic | 2,111 | 995 | 47.13% |
| White | 2,905 | 789 | 27.16% |
| Other | 1,421 | 586 | 41.24% |
| Multiple | 969 | 220 | 22.7% |
| Asian | 57 | 40 | 70.18% |
28.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.26%
Male Poverty Rate
31.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester is Asian, with 70.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester is Multiple, with 22.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.14% |
| High School | 24.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.37% |
| Some College | 14.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.83% |
| Female Employed | 15.3% |
| Male Employed | 8.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,048 | $62,399 |
| Households | $39,193 | $54,115 |
| Married Families | $66,992 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,215 | $39,962 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
17.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.1%
Male Marriage Rate
15.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,402
Number of Veterans
1,331
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 471 |
| First Gulf War | 201 |
| Second Gulf War | 186 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 51 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 439 |
| 65 to 74 | 373 |
| 75+ | 272 |
| 18 to 34 | 159 |
| 35 to 54 | 159 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,032 | 5.63% |
| White | 209 | 4.58% |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 10.79% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 4.32% |
| Other Race | 65 | 5.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
15.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.81%
Born in Chester
96.77%
Native Born
3.23%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
96.77% of Chester residents were born in the United States, with 79.81% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 35,625 | 339 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 35,286 | 338 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 34,948 | 338 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 34,610 | 339 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 34,271 | 338 | 1% |
| 2024 | 33,933 | 338 | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 33,595 | 83 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 33,512 | -62 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 33,574 | 994 | 3.05% |
| 2020 | 32,580 | -1,118 | -3.32% |
| 2019 | 33,698 | -253 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 33,951 | 33 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 33,918 | -60 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 33,978 | -33 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 34,011 | -40 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 34,051 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 34,042 | 88 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 33,954 | 201 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 33,753 | -171 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 33,924 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 36,854 | -5,002 | -11.95% |
| 1990 | 41,856 | -3,938 | -8.6% |
| 1980 | 45,794 | -10,537 | -18.71% |
| 1970 | 56,331 | -7,327 | -11.51% |
| 1960 | 63,658 | -2,381 | -3.61% |
| 1950 | 66,039 | 6,754 | 11.39% |
| 1940 | 59,285 | 121 | 0.2% |
| 1930 | 59,164 | 1,134 | 1.95% |
| 1920 | 58,030 | 19,493 | 50.58% |
| 1910 | 38,537 | 4,549 | 13.38% |
| 1900 | 33,988 | 13,762 | 68.04% |
| 1890 | 20,226 | 5,229 | 34.87% |
| 1880 | 14,997 | 5,512 | 58.11% |
| 1870 | 9,485 | 4,854 | 104.82% |
| 1860 | 4,631 | -30,994 | -87% |