Chester County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 526,759 inhabitants. The county was created 342 years ago in 1682. Its county seat is West Chester.
There are 43 city/town in Chester County, PA. The largest city of Chester County is West Chester with a population of 20,048. Other cities include, Warwick population 19,576, Phoenixville population 16,910, Caln population 14,089, Coatesville population 13,006
Located in southeastern Pennsylvania, Chester County is known for its rich history, natural beauty, and charming small towns. The county seat and largest city is West Chester, home to West Chester University and a thriving downtown district.
To the east along the Delaware River sits the city of Chester, an industrial hub with roots dating back to the 17th century. North of West Chester is Exton, anchored by the Exton Square Mall and several corporate business parks. Downingtown to the west is a picturesque borough nestled along the Brandywine River.
Several quaint villages are tucked away in the countryside of Chester County. Malvern contains a historic downtown shopping district and is home to the annual Mushroom Festival. Phoenixville is a former steel town that now boasts a revitalized downtown with independent shops, restaurants, and a performing arts center. Culture flourishes in Kennett Square, noted for its vibrant artistic community, mushroom farms, and annual Red Clay Valley Bluegrass Festival.
With its blend of historical charm, natural landscapes, and modern conveniences, the array of cities and towns in Chester County encapsulate the spirit and diversity of the Philadelphia Metro area. The unique identity of each community comes together to shape the character of this treasured county.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chester County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Atglen | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States | 1,403 |
Avondale | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States | 1,394 |
Birmingham | Township of Chester County, Pennsylvania | 87 |
Brookfield | Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania | 401 |
Caln | Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 14,089 |
Chatham | Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 578 |
Chesterbrook | Census designated place | 4,589 |
Coatesville | City of Pennsylvania | 13,006 |
Downingtown | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 8,419 |
East Nantmeal | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 1,853 |
Elverson | Borough of Pennsylvania | 1,300 |
Exton | Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK | 4,842 |
Franklin | Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA | 774 |
Frazer | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America | 1,111 |
Green Tree | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States | 4,749 |
Grove | Township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania | 154 |
Honey Brook | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States | 1,756 |
Hopewell | Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania | 12,548 |
Kennett Square | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States | 6,203 |
Malvern | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States | 3,456 |
Modena | Borough of Pennsylvania | 528 |
New Garden | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 12,237 |
New London | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 5,967 |
Nottingham | Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 2,991 |
Oxford | Borough of Pennsylvania | 5,594 |
Paoli | Census designated place | 5,575 |
Parkesburg | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA | 4,057 |
Phoenixville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 16,910 |
Pocopson | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 4,827 |
Red Lion | Borough of Pennsylvania | 6,309 |
South Coatesville | Borough of Pennsylvania | 1,499 |
South Pottstown | Census designated place | 2,081 |
Spring City | City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States | 3,285 |
Thorndale | City in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States | 3,407 |
Toughkenamon | Census designated place | 1,492 |
Unionville | Human settlement in United States of America | 287 |
Upland | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania | 3,347 |
Warwick | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 19,576 |
West Chester | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States | 20,048 |
West Grove | Borough of Pennsylvania | 2,838 |
West Pikeland | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 4,053 |
Westtown | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 10,992 |
Willistown | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania | 10,983 |