Chester township is located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Chester township has a 2024 population of 4,029. Chester township is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,067 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester township is $62,999 with a poverty rate of 19.28%. The median age in Chester township is 31.2 years: 35.1 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,075 | 76.1% |
| White | 532 | 13.17% |
| Two or more races | 372 | 9.21% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,681 | 2.4 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Female | 620 | 3.02 | 24.8 | 75.2 |
| Non Family | 568 | 1.09 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Married | 351 | 3.17 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Male | 142 | 3.05 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 6% |
| Associates Degree | 208 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 353 | 14.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 183 | 7.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,137 | 45.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 442 | 17.67% |
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 | 1,883 | 1,791 | 289 |
| White | 350 | 316 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 189 | 136 | 115 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 18 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $38,580 |
| High School Graduate | $33,987 | $40,417 | $33,513 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $21,580 |
| Overall | $39,612 | $45,775 | $34,415 |
| Some College | $57,545 | $53,068 | $61,696 |
$39,612
Average Earnings
$45,775
Average Male
$34,415
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.92% of Chester township residents speak only English, while 5.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,075 | 491 | 15.97% |
| Multiple | 372 | 237 | 63.71% |
| White | 355 | 51 | 14.37% |
19.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.39%
Male Poverty Rate
23.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester township is Multiple, with 63.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester township is White, with 14.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.76% |
| High School | 21.64% |
| Some College | 5.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.11% |
| Female Employed | 17.24% |
| Male Employed | 0.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,009 | $69,900 |
| Households | $49,063 | $62,999 |
| Married Families | $104,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,071 | $46,505 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
21.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| Korea | 30 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 156 | 6.75% |
| White | 31 | 8.42% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
85.1%
Born in Chester township
95.94%
Native Born
4.06%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
2.62%
Naturalized
95.94% of Chester township residents were born in the United States, with 85.1% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,024 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 4,025 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 4,026 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 4,027 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 4,028 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 4,029 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 4,030 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 4,031 | -20 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 4,051 | -16 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 4,067 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 4,075 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 4,070 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 4,068 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 4,076 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 4,080 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 4,084 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 4,082 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 4,078 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 4,072 | 110 | 2.78% |
| 2010 | 3,962 | 0 | 0% |