West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester: borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
West Chester is a city located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,461 and a population density of 3,862 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,048 inhabitants.
The city was created 266 years ago in 1759.
Quick Facts about West Chester
| Population | 20,048 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Chester County |
| Area | 4.78 km2 |
| Official name | Borough of West Chester |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9610,-75.6080 |
| Altitude | 446 feet / 136 meters |
| Capital city | West Chester is capital of Chester County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1760 (266 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 01:11:23 (11th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 19380 |
| Density | 4,194 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
West Chester is located at 39°57'39"N 75°36'29"W (39.9609700, -75.6080400).
West Chester map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of West Chester increased by 7.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,461 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,791 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,939 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,016 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,443 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,980 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,018 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,036 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,059 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,029 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,048 | 0.09% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in West Chester
1West Goshen Township
1025 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 View details
Phone: +16106965266 | Website available
2US Agricultural Department
601 Westtown Rd, West Chester, PA 19382, United States View details
Phone: +16106968750 | Website available
People born in West Chester (108)
People born in West Chester, including civil rights activist andrights activist Bayard Rustin, composer Samuel Osborne Barber, professional skateboarder and stuntman Bam Mangera, .
More notable people
- Matisyahu (American musician) he was born in 30/06/1978
- Deron Miller (American musician) he was born in 21/05/1976
- Horace Pippin (African American artist (1888-1946)) he was born in 01/01/1888
- Scott Zwizanski (American cyclist) he was born in 29/05/1977
- Joseph McMinn (American politician (1758-1824)) he was born in 22/06/1758
- Smedley Butler (United States Marine Corps general, two time Medal of Honor recipient, activist, lecturer, official, and writer) he was born in 30/07/1881
- Rake Yohn (American television personality) he was born in 20/01/1975
- Jess Margera (American musician) he was born in 28/08/1978
- Jim Furyk (American professional golfer) he was born in 12/05/1970
- Kyle Gallner (American actor) he was born in 22/10/1986
- Brandon DiCamillo (American actor) he was born in 15/11/1976
- Robert C. Giffen (United States Navy admiral, college athletics administrator) he was born in 29/06/1886
- Matthew McGrory (American actor (1973-2005)) he was born in 17/05/1973
- Charles R. Miller (American politician (1857-1927)) he was born in 30/09/1857
- Brandon Guyer (American baseball player) he was born in 28/01/1985
- Charlie McDermott (American actor) he was born in 06/04/1990
- Eric Bernotas (American skeleton racer) he was born in 05/08/1971
- Geralyn Wolf (Episcopal bishop of Rhode Island) she was born in 30/04/1947
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Chester, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216764 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester (PA) | 19383 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Chester, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Chester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gay Str Post Office | West Chester (PA) | 19380 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- West Chester, Ohio The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio. with a population of 62,791 people.
- West Chester, Iowa human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 147 people.
Other cities in Chester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chester County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 19,576 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Phoenixville | 16,910 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Caln | 14,089 | Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Coatesville | 13,006 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Hopewell | 12,548 | Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| New Garden | 12,237 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Westtown | 10,992 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Willistown | 10,983 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Downingtown | 8,419 | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Red Lion | 6,309 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Kennett Square | 6,203 | Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| New London | 5,967 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Oxford | 5,594 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Paoli | 5,575 | Census designated place |
| Exton | 4,842 | Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK |
| Pocopson | 4,827 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
West Chester distances to largest Pennsylvania cities