Chester, PA

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2021 Population
32,819
3.06% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
32.5
2.85% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
28.5%
6.23% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$35,751
8.77% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$71,300
1.42% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
12,427
2.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Chester, PA had a population of 32.8k people with a median age of 32.5 and a median household income of $35,751. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chester, PA declined from 33,855 to 32,819, a −3.06% decrease and its median household income grew from $32,867 to $35,751, a 8.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chester, PA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (71.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (15.4%), Other (Hispanic) (4.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%), and White (Hispanic) (2.2%).

None of the households in Chester, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Chester, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chester, PA are Widener University (1,731 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Chester, PA was $71,300, and the homeownership rate was 36.8%.

Most people in Chester, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Chester, PA was 1 car per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Chester, PA is home to a population of 32.8k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.65% of Chester, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.2k people).

In 2021, there were 4.63 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.3k people) in Chester, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.04k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.55k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.1%
2021 Citizenship
97.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Chester, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chester, PA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chester, PA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    23.3k ± 719
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.04k ± 682
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    1.55k ± 426
9.03%
Hispanic Population
2.96k people

In 2021, there were 4.63 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.3k people) in Chester, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.04k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.55k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.03% of the people in Chester, PA are hispanic (2.96k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chester, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    98,153 ± 7,663 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    81,192 ± 6,974 people
  3. China
    66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.65%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.2k people
3.79%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.28k people

As of 2021, 3.65% of Chester, PA residents (1.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chester, PA was 3.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    419 ± 121
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    206 ± 112
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    171 ± 80

Chester, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Chester, PA employs 12.4k people. The largest industries in Chester, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,491 people), Retail Trade (1,147 people), and Manufacturing (1,099 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($50,234), Information ($47,500), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,833).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

12.4k
2021 Value
± 877
−2.4%
1 Year decline
± 10.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chester, PA declined at a rate of −2.4%, from 12.7k employees to 12.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chester, PA, are Healthcare Support Occupations (1,915 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,177 people), and Management Occupations (1,019 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chester, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

12.4k
2021 Value
± 877
−2.4%
1 Year decline
± 10.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chester, PA declined at a rate of −2.4%, from 12.7k employees to 12.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chester, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,491 people), Retail Trade (1,147 people), and Manufacturing (1,099 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chester, PA, though some of these residents may live in Chester, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$30,216
Median earning men ± $3,441
$29,811
Median earning women ± $1,858

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($77,865), Construction ($43,804), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($47,014), Public Administration ($40,052), and Manufacturing ($36,364).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Chester, PA awarded 1,731 degrees. The student population of Chester, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,033 male students and 3,842 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chester, PA are White (1,118 and 66.9%), followed by Black or African American (255 and 15.3%), Hispanic or Latino (93 and 5.56%), and Unknown (83 and 4.96%).

The largest universities in Chester, PA by number of degrees awarded are Widener University (1,731 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chester, PA are Social Work (282 and 16.3%), Law (269 and 15.5%), and Registered Nursing (214 and 12.4%).

The median tuition cost in Chester, PA for private four year colleges is $48,724.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Chester, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,875 (34.6% men and 65.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,875 students enrolled in Chester, PA, 34.6% men and 65.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,685 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 35 degree-majors awarded
  2. 214 degree-majors awarded
  3. 37 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chester, PA was Mechanical Engineering with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chester, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,731 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Widener University with 1,731 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 562 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chester, PA, which is 0.481 times less than the 1,169 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,118 degrees mean that there were 4.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 255 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,724) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($982) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,332) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

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The median property value in Chester, PA was $71,300 in 2021, which is 0.291 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $70,300 to $71,300, a 1.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Chester, PA is 36.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chester, PA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chester, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Chester, PA is $35,751. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Chester, PA was Census Tract 4046 with a value of $63,026, followed by Census Tract 4044 and Census Tract 4051, with respective values of $49,932 and $41,205.

Property

$71,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,924
$4,370
Median Property Taxes
±$467

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chester, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chester, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

36.8%
Homeownership
2021
68.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 36.8% of the housing units in Chester, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 37.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chester, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 4046
  2. Census Tract 4044
  3. Census Tract 4051

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chester, PA was Census Tract 4046 with a value of $63,026, followed by Census Tract 4044 and Census Tract 4051, with respective values of $49,932 and $41,205.

The following map shows all of the places in Chester, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$35,751
Median Household Income
± $3,855
11.9k
Number of Households
± 853

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.9k households in Chester, PA grew to $35,751 from the previous year's value of $32,867.

The following chart displays the households in Chester, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chester, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (63.4%)
  2. Carpooled (12.4%)
  3. Public Transit (9.64%)

In 2021, 63.4% of workers in Chester, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (9.64%).

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Commute Time

22.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chester, PA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Chester, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chester, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chester, PA have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

28.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chester, PA (8.5k out of 29.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chester, PA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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93% of the population of Chester, PA has health coverage, with 33.1% on employee plans, 37.1% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, PA see 954 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.209% decrease from the previous year (956 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1198 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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954 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware County, PA

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, PA see an average of 954 patients per year. This represents a 0.209% decrease from the previous year (956 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Delaware County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

7.02%
Uninsured
33.1%
Employer Coverage
37.1%
Medicaid
11.6%
Medicare
10%
Non-Group
1.16%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chester, PA declined by 11.2% from 7.91% to 7.02%.

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