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 344 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8497,-75.3571 |
| Altitude | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1682 (344 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:16:49 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 262 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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.
Chester map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Chester
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Chester increased by 3.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 657 | - | |
| 1830 | 847 | 28.92% | |
| 1850 | 1,667 | 96.81% | |
| 1860 | 4,631 | 177.8% | |
| 1870 | 9,485 | 104.82% | |
| 1880 | 14,997 | 58.11% | |
| 1890 | 20,226 | 34.87% | |
| 1900 | 33,988 | 68.04% | |
| 1910 | 38,537 | 13.38% | |
| 1920 | 58,030 | 50.58% | |
| 1930 | 59,164 | 1.95% | |
| 1940 | 59,285 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 66,039 | 11.39% | |
| 1960 | 63,658 | -3.61% | |
| 1970 | 56,331 | -11.51% | |
| 1980 | 45,794 | -18.71% | |
| 1990 | 41,856 | -8.6% | |
| 2000 | 36,854 | -11.95% | |
| 2010 | 3,940 | -89.31% | census |
| 2011 | 4,069 | 3.27% | 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 |
Best Things to Do in Chester
1Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
777 Harrah's Blvd, Chester, PA 19013, United States View details
Phone: +14844901800 | Website available
2Commodore Barry Bridge
Commodore Barry Bridge, Chester, PA 19013, United States View details
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3Deshong Park
Chester, PA 19013, United States View details
4Ethel Waters Park
Chester, PA 19013, United States View details
5Chester Historical Preservation Committee
420 9th St, Chester, PA 19013, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Chester
1CHESTER CITY HALL
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013 View details
Phone: +16104477700 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chester, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216852 | Widener University | Chester (PA) | 19013-5792 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chester, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
| 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 |
| Glenolden | 7,098 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester distances to largest Pennsylvania cities