Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester: City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Chester is a city located in the county of Delaware in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,940 and a population density of 253 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,072 inhabitants.
The city was created 342 years ago in 1681.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population : | 4,072 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Delaware County |
| Postal code : | 19013 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 484-610 |
| Area : | 15.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1682 (342 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:30:19 (19th September 2024) |
| Density : | 262 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester is located at 39°50'59"N 75°21'25"W (39.8496700, -75.3570700). It has 5 neighbors: Greenwich, Brookhaven, Eddystone, Parkside and Upland.
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- Official Website
Official website of Chester
Chester has 5 neighbours.
- Greenwich township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
- Brookhaven borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Eddystone borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Parkside borough in Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Upland borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Demographics
The population of Chester increased by 3.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1820 | 657 | - | |
| 1830 | 847 | 22.43% | |
| 1850 | 1,667 | 49.19% | |
| 1860 | 4,631 | 64% | |
| 1870 | 9,485 | 51.18% | |
| 1880 | 14,997 | 36.75% | |
| 1890 | 20,226 | 25.85% | |
| 1900 | 33,988 | 40.49% | |
| 1910 | 38,537 | 11.8% | |
| 1920 | 58,030 | 33.59% | |
| 1930 | 59,164 | 1.92% | |
| 1940 | 59,285 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 66,039 | 10.23% | |
| 1960 | 63,658 | -3.74% | |
| 1970 | 56,331 | -13.01% | |
| 1980 | 45,794 | -23.01% | |
| 1990 | 41,856 | -9.41% | |
| 2000 | 36,854 | -13.57% | |
| 2010 | 3,940 | -835.38% | census |
| 2011 | 4,069 | 3.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,076 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,077 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,081 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,077 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,073 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,065 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,067 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,073 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,072 | -0.02% | estimation process |
Chester zip code is 19013.
County name: Delaware, County
fips: 42045
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People born in Chester (132)
People born in Chester, including blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress Ethel Waters, basketball player Jameer Nelson, composer Alex North, .
List
- Tyreke Evans (American basketball player) he was born in 19/09/1989
- David Dixon Porter (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 08/06/1813
- Marcus Belgrave (American trumpeter) he was born in 12/06/1936
- Sylvanus Morley (American archaeologist, epigrapher, Mayanist scholar, and WWI spy for the U.S.) he was born in 07/06/1883
- Jimmy Preston (American musician) he was born in 18/08/1913
- Thomas N. Barnes (Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force) he was born in 16/11/1930
- Joey Stefano (Americanmovie actor) he was born in 01/01/1968
- Jack Klotz (American American football player (1932-2020)) he was born in 05/12/1932
- John M. Paxton, Jr. (United States Marine Corps general) he was born in 25/06/1951
- Kevin Michael (American musician) he was born in 22/10/1985
- Al Alberts (American popular singer and composer) he was born in 10/08/1922
- John Ernst Worrell Keely (American inventor) he was born in 03/09/1837
- Fran Brill (American actress) she was born in 30/09/1946
- Vince Papale (Player of American football) he was born in 09/02/1946
- Bud Grace (cartoonist) he was born in 01/01/1944
- John Linehan (American basketball player) he was born in 01/05/1978
- Kelly Divine (American movie actress) she was born in 03/07/1984
- Horace Walker (American basketball player) he was born in 17/04/1937
Schools in Chester
College & universities near Chester, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216852 | Widener University | Chester (PA) | 19013-5792 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Chester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (PA) | 19013 |
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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 distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
