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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester Heights

Pennsylvania · 2,481 residents · 2.214 sq mi
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Chester Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,236. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $133,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,481
+9%since 1990
from 2,273 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,027 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+13%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chester Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,236
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,989 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,707
+49%since 1990
from $25,283 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $912 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−18%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,208)
Black1.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian1.1%(24)
Diversity Score7.4%(169)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,301)
Black2.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(32)
Asian1.9%(46)
Diversity Score13.3%(331)
Diversity Score
13
+80%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 46.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

Chester Heights, Pennsylvania has about 2,481 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $70,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $133,400, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 46.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of people in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester Heights, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 208 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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