Chester, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
33,855
Unemployment
14.3%
Poverty
30.4%
Median Home
$70,300
Median Income
$32,867
Median Rent
$878
Chester SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
5
Commute
8
Chester, PA Crime Report
1,488
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,388.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
87.07%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chester / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,488 | 4,388.7 | 2,033.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 469 | 1,383.3 | 389.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 18 | 53.1 | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 142 | 418.8 | 83.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 280 | 825.8 | 264.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,019 | 3,005.5 | 1,644.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 254 | 749.2 | 248.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 597 | 1,760.8 | 1,274.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 168 | 495.5 | 121.0 | 246.0 |
Chester, PA Cost Of Living
93
Chester's Overall Cost Of Living
Chester's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Chester | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 125 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 49 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 112 | 100 | |
Chester, PA Photos
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Rankings for Chester in Pennsylvania
Map Of Chester, PA
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Population over time in Chester
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 33,855 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 33,977 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 34,102 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 34,056 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 34,016 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 34,007 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 34,011 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 34,127 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 34,336 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 34,464 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chester
| Race | Chester | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16.3% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 69.8% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 10.0% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Chester
| Gender | Chester | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chester for adults over 25
| Education | Chester | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 47.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Chester, Pennsylvania
| Income | Chester | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.0% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.9% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.6% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.1% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
