Chester Heights, Pennsylvania
Chester Heights: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Chester Heights is a city located in the county of Delaware in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,531 and a population density of 1,140 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,751 inhabitants.
The city was created 79 years ago in 1944.
Quick Facts about Chester Heights
| Population : | 2,751 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Delaware County |
| Area : | 2.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1945 (79 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:12:13 (25th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 19017 |
| Density : | 1,239 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester Heights is located at 39°53'24"N 75°28'32"W (39.8901100, -75.4754800).
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Demographics
The population of Chester Heights increased by 8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,531 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,541 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,547 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,551 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,620 | 2.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,619 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,616 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,638 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,672 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,742 | 2.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,751 | 0.33% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 22,907 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,767 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,210 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,770 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 97.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,660 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 11,236 |
Chester Heights zip code is 19017.
County name: Delaware, County
fips: 42045
Chester Heights, Chester Khajts, Logtown, Peters Mill, Честер Хајтс
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 11,236 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $95,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $988 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $353 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $622 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 4 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,045 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,442 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,438 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 155,529 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,592 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,899 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,899 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 322 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,698 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 77,858 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,128 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,491 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 909 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 430 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,444 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 148 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,273 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 55.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 430.10 |
People born in Chester Heights (3)
People born in Chester Heights, including athletics competitor Ted Meredith, movie actress Ava Lustra, astronomer Bevan Sharpless, .
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Schools in Chester Heights
College & universities near Chester Heights, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214272 | Neumann University | Aston (PA) | 19014-1298 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester Heights, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Chester Heights
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Heigh Post Office | Chester Heights (PA) | 19017 |
Other cities in Delaware County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Delaware County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby | 82,883 | Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upland | 33,972 | City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Radnor | 31,902 | Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Drexel Hill | 28,043 | Census designated place |
| Upper Providence | 24,535 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Marple | 23,960 | Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Baldwin | 19,419 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Aston | 16,754 | Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Yeadon | 11,489 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Broomall | 10,789 | Census designated place in Pennsylvania |
| Darby | 10,704 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lansdowne | 10,641 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Woodlyn | 9,485 | Census designated place |
| Moore | 9,470 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Collingdale | 8,781 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Brookhaven | 8,053 | Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester Heights distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
