Demographics in Chester, PA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Chester?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

33,209

Male

15,945

48.0%

Female

17,264

52.0%

Median Age

33.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

16.4%

Black

71.7%

Hispanic

9.6%

Asian

0.8%

Two or More

3.9%

Other

6.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

8.2%

High School or Higher

38.2%

Foreign Born

4.3%

Veterans

4.1%

Married

17.3%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Chester, PA has a population of 33,209 with a median age of 33.3. The racial makeup is 16.4% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 71.7% Black, 0.8% Asian. About 8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.3%.