Chester, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Chester, Pennsylvania Info Snack

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
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
4,388.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
87.07%
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
0.9x
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

Penn Landing Stone
Source: Public Domain
Chester Pa Transportation Center Septa
Source: Public Domain
Chester Pa High School
Source: Public Domain
Chester Pa Ywca Oblique
Source: Public Domain
Chester Pa Armory Entrance
Source: Public Domain
Hendrickson House
Source: Public Domain
Chester Pa Beye View
Source: Public Domain

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

White
16.3% (5,517)
African American
69.8% (23,647)
American Indian
0.0% (13)
Asian
0.8% (265)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (124)
Two Or More
2.7% (918)
Hispanic
10.0% (3,371)
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

Female
51.0% (17,265)
Male
49.0% (16,590)
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

< 9th Grade
5.0% (1,692)
9-12th Grade
11.0% (3,724)
High School / GED
47.0% (15,911)
Some College
17.0% (5,755)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (2,369)
Bachelor's Degree
10.0% (3,385)
Master's Degree
3.0% (1,015)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
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

Less than $10,000
13.0% (439,861)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.4% (282,828)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.9% (572,411)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.2% (448,304)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.6% (561,154)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.9% (437,328)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.3% (279,732)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.1% (238,926)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.2% (75,983)
$200,000 or more
1.4% (48,967)
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%

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