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Chester Heights

Pennsylvania · 2,531 residents · 2.214 sq mi
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Chester Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,200. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,531
+2%since 2000
from 2,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+18%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chester Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,829
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,236 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,897
+8%since 2000
from $37,707 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,134 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+80%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,301)
Black2.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(32)
Asian1.9%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(331)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,313)
Black3%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(37)
Asian3%(77)
Other1.2%(29)
Diversity Score20.5%(519)
Diversity Score
21
+54%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

Chester Heights, Pennsylvania has about 2,531 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $72,829 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 $249,200, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 48.4% 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 3.0% 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 258 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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